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Idli with Dhal

Siti Nor Iberahim (Kitchen Executive), Marubahsanipar bin Amran (Kitchen Cook) (Café Columbia, Columbia Asia Hospital – Iskandar Puteri)
Many traditional recipes are incredibly flavourful and highly nutritious allowing even postpartum mothers to indulge!

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Course Mains, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 1
Calories 588 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp dhal
  • 3 cloves garlic blended
  • 3 slices ginger blended
  • 1 dried chili blended
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ tsp cardamom
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ¼ tsp black peppercorns
  • ¾ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 3 tsp tomato puree
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • 3 pcs tomatoes cut into cubes
  • 3 pcs potatoes cut into cubes
  • 3 pcs carrots cut into cubes
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 pcs coriander leaves
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil the dhal in water until it is soft.
  • Blend the garlic, ginger, and dried chili until smooth.
  • Heat the oil in a pan. Add cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, and cumin seeds. Cook until fragrant.
  • Add the chopped shallot to the pan and cook until it softens.
  • Stir in the blended mixture and continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato puree and stir well.
  • Then add ground cumin, ground coriander, and ground turmeric. Cook for a few minutes until well mixed.
  • Add the potato, carrot, tomato, and cooked dhal to the pan along with 1 cup of water.
  • Stir well and let it simmer over medium heat until the flavours meld together.
  • Add chopped coriander leaves and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with 3 pieces of Idli to complete a serving.

Notes

"Spices such as cumin and cardamom are good for digestion and support lactation. Dhal serves as a protein-rich base, complemented by a variety of vegetables, making this dish rich in fibre, vitamins, and minerals."
- Columbia Asia Hospital – Iskandar Puteri Dietitian Yap Pau Lin

Nutrition

Calories: 588kcalCarbohydrates: 87.9gProtein: 19.5gFat: 18gSodium: 1379mg
Keyword Confinement, Family, Healthy
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