Weight Loss: How To Make Dal Daliya For A Protein-Rich Breakfast

Daliya is a popular breakfast dish that is prepared in almost every Indian household. It’s light, healthy, and quick to make. To spice things up, here’s a recipe for an interesting masala dal daliya that adds many more nutrients and flavours from various healthy foods. This wholesome daliya recipe uses a delicious mixture of tomatoes, flavourful spices, dal, and of course, daliya. It is thick, filling and utterly satisfying in contrast to regular daliya. Whole red chillies are also included in this recipe to add spice, but you can swap them out for green chillies or adjust the amount to suit your preferences.

Shilpa Arora, a Macrobiotic Nutritionist and Health Practitioner, says, “Moong Dal is extremely light and high in protein. The high fibre content of the dal keeps you satisfied for a long time. These two aspects make moong dal a viable weight-loss option.” The best part? This daliya can be made in just 30 minutes. Pair the flavourful delicacy with chutney or any accompaniment of your choice, and enjoy a fun morning meal with varied flavours.

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Easy Breakfast Recipe: How To Make Dal Daliya

To begin with, dry roast daliya in a pressure cooker for about 3-4 minutes. Once roasted, add cumin seeds, red chilli powder, whole red chillies, and ghee. Mix well.

The next step is to add moong dal along with some chopped tomatoes. Mix it well and then add salt to taste and water. Close the cooker and wait until 2 whistles.

Serve along with your favourite accompaniment and enjoy your delicious morning meal.

Please Note: To save your time in the morning, soak the moong dal overnight.

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