Baitha Varan [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 4
• Time: 20 minutes

Besides being rich in protein, red gram contain loads of vitamins and minerals. The most prominent nutrients available in red gram include vitamin A, vitamin B6, riboflavin, zinc, potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron. Including red gram in your diets helps in the growth and development of muscles and supplying energy to the body. Mixed vegetables provide your body with lots of nutrients like vitamin B12, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, phosphorus and calcium. Eating mixed vegetables helps to maintain cell structure and balances the blood sugar levels in the body.

Nutrition

• calories: 557
• protein: 18
• carbs: 112
• fat: 4
• saturated fat: 0.73
• polyunsaturated fat: 1.39
• monounsaturated fat: 1.06
• cholesterol: 0
• sodium: 26
• potassium: 858
• dietary fiber: 11.19
• sugars: 3.94
• vitamin a: 74
• vitamin c: 2
• calcium: 85
• iron: 3
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 96.87
• other fats: 0.82

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw
• 1 wedge yields Lemon juice, raw
• 1 dash Salt, table
• 0.3 tsp Spices, turmeric, ground
• 0.8 cup Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw
• 2 tsp Sugars, granulated
• 3 tablespoon Thai green curry paste
• 1.5 cup Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
• 400 gram Rice, brown, long-grain, raw

Instructions

• Clean, wash and soak the red gram in water for a few hours. Drain the water and keep it aside.
• Combine 1 ½ cups of water, salt, turmeric powder and the red gram and pressure cook them for at least 2 whistles.
• Let the steam escape before you open the lid. Whisk the dal gently.
• Mix asafetida, sugar, green paste, mixed vegetables and cumin seeds in a small bowl. Simmer for at least 8- 10 minutes.
• Add lemon juice and garnish the mixture with coriander leaves just before serving.