Dalia is the hindi word for broken cereals. Dalia has got a lot of health benefits. It is low on cholesterol and fats and is a good source of iron, fiber and carbohydrates.
The dalia which we usually use is made with broken wheat. Dalia is very beneficial for people recovering from illness as it is light on stomach.
Dalia is also a very healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner option just add a little bit of vegetables of your choice to it and you have a filling meal ready for you. The best part of making dalia is that you can customize it as per your choice, you can add the spices and vegetables of your choice.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup dalia (broken wheat)
2 cups water
1 onion chopped
1 tomato chopped
1 small carrot chopped
1-2 green chillies slit into half lengthwise
1/4 cup shelled green peas (I did not have them so haven't used)
1 tea spoon grated ginger (adrak)
1/2 tea spoon jeera (cumin seeds)
1/2 tea spoon haldi (turmeric) powder
salt as per your taste
1 table spoon ghee or oil
fresh green coriander for garnishing
fresh green coriander for garnishing
METHOD
1. Soak dalia for 30 minutes. Chop all the vegetables and keep aside.
2. Drain the dalia and add it to the pressure cooker along with 2 cups of water.
3. Let it come to a boil. Cook the dalia on medium flame for 8-10 whistles or till it turns soft and mushy.
4. In a kadai or pan add ghee, once hot add the cumin seeds let them splutter. Add the ginger, chopped onions and green chillies.
5. Add the carrots and cook them for a minute.
6. Add the tomatoes and saute again.
7. Add salt and haldi powder. Mix well.
8. Now add the cooked dalia. Add water to adjust the consistency and cook for a few minutes on low flame.
9. Garnish with fresh green coriander and serve hot.
PICTORIAL GUIDE
4. In a kadai or pan add ghee, once hot add the cumin seeds let them splutter. Add the ginger, chopped onions and green chillies.
5. Add the carrots and cook them for a minute.
6. Add the tomatoes and saute again.
7. Add salt and haldi powder. Mix well.
8. Now add the cooked dalia. Add water to adjust the consistency and cook for a few minutes on low flame.
9. Garnish with fresh green coriander and serve hot.
PICTORIAL GUIDE
2. Drain the dalia and add it to the pressure cooker along with 2 cups of water.
3. Let it come to a boil. Pressure cook the dalia on medium flame for 8-10 whistles or till it turns soft and mushy.
3. Let it come to a boil. Pressure cook the dalia on medium flame for 8-10 whistles or till it turns soft and mushy.
4. In a kadai or pan add ghee, once hot add the cumin seeds let them splutter. Add the ginger, chopped onions and green chillies.
5. Add the carrots and cook them for a minute.
6. Add the tomatoes and saute again.
7. Add salt and haldi powder. Mix well.
8. Now add the cooked dalia. Add water to adjust the consistency and cook for a few minutes on low flame.
9. Garnish with fresh green coriander and serve hot.
5. Add the carrots and cook them for a minute.
6. Add the tomatoes and saute again.
7. Add salt and haldi powder. Mix well.
8. Now add the cooked dalia. Add water to adjust the consistency and cook for a few minutes on low flame.
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