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Vegan Protein Feast:
Chana Dal
Tadka With Amaranth Rotis

Name: Vegan Protein Feast: ~Chana Dal~ Tadka With Amaranth Rotis
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: For boiling the dal:; ½ cup Chana dal (Bengal gram), soaked for 30 minutes; 1½ cups Water; ½ tsp Turmeric; ½ inch Ginger (finely sliced); ½ tsp Salt; For the tadka:; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; ½ tsp Mustard seeds; ¼ tsp Fennel seeds; 1 small Onion (sliced); 1 small Tomato (finely chopped); 2 whole Dried red chillies; 3–4 Garlic cloves (crushed); ½ tsp Red chilli powder; adjust to taste Salt; ½ lime Lime; For Amaranth Rotis:; 1 cup Amaranth Flour (Rajgira Atta); as required Warm water; a pinch Salt; 1 tsp Oil (for kneading)

60 mins

Cooking Time

Easy

Difficulty

Ingredients

Vegan

Diet

Chana dal tadka alongside amaranth rotis makes for a comforting, protein-packed vegan meal that combines the best of traditional Indian cuisine with ingredients that offer modern nutritional benefits. The golden dal pairs wonderfully with the soft amaranth rotis, resulting in a hearty and nourishing meal. This combo meal is ideal for lunch or dinner and offers a healthy dose of plant-based goodness in every mouthful.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

For boiling the dal:

½ cupChana dal (Bengal gram), soaked for 30 minutes

1½ cupsWater

½ tspTurmeric

½ inchGinger (finely sliced)

½ tspSalt

For the tadka:

2 tbspVegetable oil

1 tspCumin seeds

½ tspMustard seeds

¼ tspFennel seeds

1 smallOnion (sliced)

1 smallTomato (finely chopped)

2 wholeDried red chillies

3–4Garlic cloves (crushed)

½ tspRed chilli powder

adjust to tasteSalt

½ limeLime

For Amaranth Rotis:

1 cupAmaranth Flour (Rajgira Atta)

as requiredWarm water

a pinchSalt

1 tsp Oil (for kneading)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Cook the dal

Add the soaked dal, water, turmeric, ginger slices, and salt to a pressure cooker. Cook on medium to high heat for 1 whistle, then reduce the heat and cook for 3 more whistles. Once done, allow pressure to release naturally.

Description - Step 2

Prepare the dal tadka

Heat oil in a kadhai or pan on medium heat. Toss in cumin seeds, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, and dried red chillies. Once they start to splutter, add garlic and sauté for a few seconds until aromatic. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy. Add a sprinkle of chilli powder and give it a good mix.

Step 1

Cook the dal

20-25 Minutes

Step 2

Prepare the dal tadka

10 Minutes

Step 3

Combine and simmer the dal

5 Minutes

Step 4

Prepare amaranth dough

5 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Serve amaranth rotis on a plate and place a small bowl of the golden chana dal tadka on the side.

Pairing Instructions

Pair it with a refreshing cucumber mint raita for a cool and creamy contrast.

Garnishing Instructions

Garnish the chana dal with freshly chopped coriander leaves and some onion slices.

Chana Dal

Vegan Protein Feast:
Chana Dal
Tadka With Amaranth Rotis

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Cook the dal

Description - Step 2

Prepare the dal tadka

Description - Step 3

Combine and simmer the dal

Description - Step 4

Prepare amaranth dough

Description - Step 5

Shape the amaranth roti

Description - Step 6

Cook the rotis

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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Description - Step 1

Cook the dal

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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