Roasted bell pepper, onion and yellow moong dal
About:
Moong dal is a healthy Indian comfort dish prepared from yellow split lentil (green split gram without skin) and spices. It is rich in protein and a staple food in india and main source of protein for vegetarians. As a variation I used roasted onion and bell peppers in this dish. They can even be sauted and add in but roasting adds the crunchiness and flavour in dal.
In addition to their bright color, sweet taste and velvety texture, roasted peppers are a low-calorie addition to a dish that comes chock-full of nutritional benefits. Easily added to any number of dishes, Including pastas, soups and salads.
Bursting with lush, rich brown flavors, roasted onions are as versatile as baked potatoes but with fewer calories.
I served this with Jeera Bulgur rice (Recipe link). It goes well even with Parathas (link) or Roti (link)
Yields: 3-4 servings
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 20-25 minutes
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Bulgur cumin pulao (Low Cal)
About:
Jeera pulao is basically rice flavoured with cumin and lightly spiced with whole garam masala.
Just to make it healthy I used bulgur wheat instead of rice and spiced up with green chilli and pepper as a variation. Jeera pulao perfectly complements a well made dal or a vegetable curry.
Health benefits of Bulgur:
Bulgur is what’s left after wheat kernels have been steamed, dried, and crushed. Bulgur makes a healthy and quick addition to any meal because it’s 100 percent whole wheat that’s specially prepared to decrease cooking time. It’s a good source of fiber, protein, iron and vitamin B-6. One thing to keep in mind, a cup of bulgur has fewer calories, less fat, and more than twice the fiber of brown rice.
Serves: 2
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Preparation time: 15 minutes
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