Beetroot Green-Dal Fry Tadka

  Hello again..!! Today’s Special is Beetroot Green Dal-Fry Tadka.. Sounds interesting..Hummmm? Yes, this is very interesting and delicious and a healthy recipe!

 Dals are very common is Indian food. Every family in India has their own style and varieties of delicious Dal recipes. And dal tadka is one of them. Tadka means tempering. Cook the dal, and just temper it right before serving is called, “Dal-Fry Tadka.” The smoky burnt aroma of tadka with spices and garlic makes dal heavenly delicious.

 Under this recipe I used, Yellow skinless moong dal which is very easy to digest and easy to cook too.

Also I used the beetroot’s leaves and stems which are highly rich in protein and full of vitamin A & K.

Hence the combination of these too, makes a extra healthy Dal. Uses of these two highly nutritious secret ingredients in this da-fry will come out luscious.

Just make sure to peel sides of beetroot’s stems.

Shall we start the step by step recipe now..,

Ingredients:

1 cup moog dal(yellow)soaked

1 ½  tbls oil

¼ tsp asafetida(hing)

4 cups chopped beetroot leaves and stems

½  tsp cumin seeds

1 tbls green chili paste

1 tbls ginger paste

1 tbls garlic paste

½  tsp garam masala

½  tsp turmeric powder

1 ½  tbls lemon juice

2 tbls chopped cilantro

Salt as taste.

For Tadka:

3 tbls oil

½ tbls ghee

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 whole red dry chilis

1 ½  tsp finely chopped garlic

1 tsp red chili powder

1 tsp paprika powder

Method:

* Heat the oil in pressure cooker.

* Add asafetida, cumin seeds and cook for few seconds.

* Add chopped beetroot leaves and stems.

* Add green chili paste, garlic paste, ginger paste and stir well.

* Add turmeric powder, mix well and cook.

* Stir in the soaked moog dal with about ¾  cup water and mix with beetroot leaves and stems.

* Add garam masala and salt.

* Mix well and cover the cooker with lid.

* Cook for about 2 whistles.

* Turn off stove and let pressure cooker cool down.

* Open the cooker and fluff the dal and mix.

* Add lemon juice and little water.

* Mix well.

*Transfer into serving bowl.

For Tadka,

·       Heat the oil & ghee in small pan.

·       Add cumin seeds, seeds should get fried properly.

·       Add dry whole red chilis.

·       Add finely chopped garlic, let the garlic light brown.

·       red chili powder and paprika powder.

·       Turn off stove and add 2tbls water.

 Pour the Tadka on dal and garnish with chopped cilantro.

 Serve with Roti, Pratha, Naan or Stemmed Rice or Jeera rice..

 Trust me, this Beetroot green dal-fry tadka is something unique and easy and of course has authentic(ha!) taste.

 Thank you for stopping by and stay tune for next exotic recipe. Goodbye till next time. J

Beetroot Vada

                   When I was young,  I had the idea that eating Beetroot would increase my hemoglobin  and great source of fiber. In fact my dad was doctor so whenever, I refused to eat any healthy vegetables, grains or any other stuffs in childhood, he always talks about benefits of them. And that's how I fall in love with green veggies..:)By the way, my story is over, now let's talk about beetroot and Chana dal nutrition values and Beetroot Vada recipe.

    Beetroot is widely used as a vegetable all over the world. I used the leaves and stems in my recipes too. Stems and leaves of beetroot will help to stop the beetroot from losing it's color when you cook it and helps to hold in the nutrients too. Beetroot can be eaten raw too. It's refreshing with any juices and salads and soups. I personally also enjoy the flavor of fresh beetroot in any salads or sandwiches. Other than as a food, beetroots have use as a food coloring and as a medicinal plant too.

       As other hero of this Vada, Chana dal(split chickpeas)are also nutrient dense food. We as an Indians, use this  chana dal (split chickpeas) in so many different dishes. Chana Dal (Split Chickpeas) has now become a regular staple of our household. This split chickpeas are very healthy too. Full of protein and fiber.

And combination of these two amazing healthy ingredient, I tried to make some Vada. hope you all would love to try my this super easy and healthy recipe.

     To start with this recipe using beetroot that paint your plate red for sure!:)
Ingredients::
* 1 large Beetroot
* 1 cup Chana dal
* 3/4 cup Chopped Onion
* Hand full of Baby Spinach Leaves
* 1tbls Ginger-Garlic paste
* 3 Dry Red  whole Chilies
* 1 tsp Fennel seeds(sauf)
* 3-4 Rice flour
* 8-10 Curry leaves
* 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro
* Salt to taste
* Oil for frying
Method::
* Soak chana dal at least for 4-5 hours.
* Drain the water.
* Grind chana dal in food processor with ginger-garlic paste, baby spinach leaves, dry  whole red chilies, fennel seeds with curry leaves.

* Grind with 2-3 tbls water to coarse mixture.
* Transfer into big mixing bowl.
* Boiled the beetroot.
* Grate the beetroot.
* Mix the grated beetroot into chana dal mixture.
* Add chopped onions.
* Add salt.
* Add rice flour.
* Add chopped cilantro.
* Mix mixture very well.

* Divide the beetroot mixture into equal portions and give round shapes with help of your palm.

* Heat the frying oil.
* Deep fry vadas in oil.
* Fry them till crisp.

* Serve them hot.

* Serve with your favorite chutney or any sauce.

     Till next recipe.., happy cooking, happy eating and do not forget to drop your thoughts and suggestions with me, because that is where the real inspiration comes from..!!!!