
LunchIndian
Dal Rice with Ghee & Soft Vegetables
Classic comfort combination of protein-rich dal with rice and vegetables
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Yield
2-3 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1/4 cup moong dal or masoor dal
- 2 tbsp mixed vegetables (carrot, pumpkin, beans) - finely chopped
- 1 tsp ghee
- Pinch of turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- Salt to taste (minimal)
Instructions
- 1
Cook dal
Pressure cook dal with turmeric and vegetables until very soft and mushy.
- 2
Cook rice
Cook rice separately until soft and fluffy.
- 3
Prepare tempering
Heat ghee, add cumin seeds. Pour over cooked dal and mix.
- 4
Serve together
Serve rice with dal, mashed lightly if needed for younger toddlers.
Nutrition Info
Per serving: 1/2 cup rice + dal
Calories
140
Notes & Tips
- ✓Mash vegetables lightly for easier eating
- ✓Can be made together in pressure cooker to save time