Ingredients
-1/4 cup masoor dal
-1/4 cup moong dal
-2 cups spinach (chopped)
-1 green chillies
-1 tsp cumin seed
-1/4 tsp asafoetida
-1 tsp red chilli powder
-1 cup millets
Directions
Step 1
Cook millets with 2 cups of water and keep them aside.
Step 2
Pressure cook the dal with turmeric powder and asafoetida for 5-6 whistles.
Step 3
Mash the dal and keep aside. Heat a stainless steel pan dry roast cumin seeds Add chopped green chillies, spinach, red chilli powder and saute for a few minutes until the spinach is soft.
Step 4
Add the mashed dals mix well to get a thick consistency Add salt to taste. You can add more water to adjust consistency. Serve with cooked millet.
Health Benefits
This helps to reduce cholesterol levels as they have high levels of soluble fibre. It is a great source of folate and magnesium. It helps to keep your heart healthy. It helps to prevent constipation and digestive disorders such as IBS and diverticulosis. It also helps to stabilize blood sugar. Millets have the ability to protect the heart, prevent insulin resistance, improve the digestive system, boost the immune system, improve the health of the respiratory system, detoxify the body and increase energy levels.
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