By Shagufta Shaikh
Simple Tur Dal Recipe
A quick, comforting tur dal made in a pressure cooker with tomatoes, garlic, green chillies, and basic spices, finished with a simple tadka and fresh coriander.
Updated at: Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:14:40 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
42
Low
Glycemic Load
10
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories166.3 kcal (8%)
Total Fat5.2 g (7%)
Carbs25.1 g (10%)
Sugars5.3 g (6%)
Protein7 g (14%)
Sodium204.3 mg (10%)
Fiber5.4 g (19%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Wash dal and add to the pressure cooker with tomatoes, garlic, green chilli, turmeric, red chilli powder, salt and water.
Step 2
Pressure cook for 3–4 whistles.
Step 3
Heat oil, add jeera and curry leaves.
Step 4
Pour the tadka into the cooked dal and mix well.
Step 5
Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.
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