Recipe: Vegetable Dalia

A wholesome diet in itself, with the goodness of ghee and soft veggies, simply cooked to perfection.

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1. Soak 1/2 cup moong dal in water for 20 minutes.

2. In a pan heat 1 tsp ghee . add in 1/2 cup dalia / broken wheat and roast on low flame. roast for 2-3 minutes or till dalia turns aromatic. keep aside.

2. Further in a cooker heat 1 tsp oil, 1 tsp jeera and pinch of hing or asafoetida. saute till the jeera splutters.

3. Additionally, add 1/2 tsp ginger paste and 2 slit green chillies. saute for a minute.

4. Furthermore add 1 finely chopped tomato and saute till it turns soft and mushy. also add 2 tbsp peas, 1/2 chopped carrot, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste. saute for a minute or two.

5. Add in 1/2 cup soaked moong dal. saute for a minute. now add 4 cups water and give a good stir.

6. Cover and pressure cook for 3 whistles or till dalia gets cooked completely.

7. Finally, serve mixed vegetable dalia with curd or some pickle.