Moong Dal, Jowar Roti & Fresh Salad
Serves
1
Calories
343 kcal
Preparation
10 min
Cooking
20 min
Total
30 min
Meal
Lunch
Difficulty
Easy
Protein
14.83 g
Carbs
60.02 g
Fat
7.05 g
Fibre
11.27 g
❤️ Health Benefits
- ✔ High in fibre: Moong dal, jowar and vegetables provide fibre that supports healthy digestion and fullness.
- ✔ Good source of plant protein: Moong dal helps provide protein needed for daily body functions.
- ✔ Rich in nutrients: Carrot, tomato and cucumber add vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
- ✔ Supports healthy eating: A balanced combination of dal, whole-grain roti and vegetables makes a nutritious meal.
- ✔ Helps manage hunger: Protein and fibre can help you feel satisfied for longer.
- ✔ Low in added sugar: The meal contains no added sugar, making it a good choice for a healthy lifestyle.
🥕 Ingredients
Pulses
- Yellow Moong Dal — 0.2 Cup
Oils
- Cow Ghee — 1 Tsp
Flours
- Jowar flour — 1/4 Cup
vegetables
- Cucumber — 1/2 Cup
- Tomato — 1/2 Cup
- Carrot — 1/4 Cup
- Lemon Juice — 1/2 Tbsp
Spices
- Cumin Seeds — 1/4 Tsp
- Turmeric Powder — 1/4 Tsp
- Table Salt — 1 To Taste
Beverages
- Water — 3/4 Cup
👨🍳 Instructions
- Wash and soak the moong dal for 15–20 minutes.
- Cook the dal with water, turmeric and salt until soft.
- Heat 5 g oil/ghee and add cumin seeds.
- Add the tempering to the cooked dal and mix well.
- Prepare a soft dough with jowar flour and warm water.
- Roll and cook one jowar roti on a hot tawa until cooked on both sides.
- Chop cucumber, tomato and carrot.
- Add lemon juice just before serving.
👩⚕️ Doctor's Tips
- 💡 Eat the salad first, followed by dal and roti. Avoid adding extra ghee or oil at the table.