Yellow Lentil Dal with Fragrant Basmati Rice - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Yellow Lentil Dal with Fragrant Basmati Rice is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup split yellow lentils or toor dal (about 7 ounces)
- 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 large zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
- 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced seeded serrano chile
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 10 fresh curry leaves or 2 bay leaves
- 1 large tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fragrant Basmati Rice
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the yellow lentils with 3 cups of the chicken stock, the ginger and turmeric and bring to a boil. Cover partially and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are just tender, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer 1 cup of the lentils to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Return the puree to the saucepan, add the remaining 1 cup of stock and the zucchini and bring to a simmer. Season with salt, cover and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until the zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the mustard seeds and cook over moderate heat, shaking the pan, until they begin to pop, about 30 seconds. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and serranos and cook for 1 minute. Add the cumin and curry leaves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato and cook, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Stir the tomato mixture into the dal and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, season with salt and serve with Fragrant Basmati Rice.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Yellow Lentil Dal with Fragrant Basmati Rice recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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