Dalia is also called broken or cracked wheat in English. It is not only rich in vitamin B1 and B2, but is also a good source of fibre and manganese. The recipe given below is not only nutritious and wholesome but is also easy to prepare and tasty.
Ingredients:
Dalia – 50 gms (½ cup)
Yellow moong dal – 50 gms (½ cup)
Onion – 1 finely chopped
Tomato – 1 finely chopped
Carrot – 1 finely chopped
Beans – ½ cup finely chopped
Peas – ½ cup shelled
Jeera – 1 tsp
Garlic – 2-3 pods grated
Oil – 1 tsp
Coriander – finely chopped
Lemon juice – 2 tsp
Dry Spices:
Red Chilli powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric – ½ tsp
Dhania powder – ½ tsp
Jeera powder – ½ tsp
Amchur powder – ½ tsp
Garam Masala – ½ tsp
Salt as per taste
Method:
Wash and soak dalia and moong dal together for 10-15 mins. In a pressure cooker, heat oil, add jeera. Let it crackle. Add grated ginger and garlic. Sauté for one minute. Add all the chopped vegetables, stir, cook for 2 minutes. Add the soaked dal and dalia. Add all the dry spices. Add 4 times water (approximately 4 cups). Pressure cook for 10 minutes on high flame and 5 minutes on slow flame. Let it cool. Open the lid and add finely chopped coriander and lime juice. Serve hot.
