Daawat Newsletter      Jun 16, 2003      Issue # 95

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Ingredients:
100g rajma dal
50g black gram (urad dal)
50g Bengal gram (chana dal)
100g tomatoes, chopped
1/2 tsp coriander powder
5g garam masala
50g onions, chopped
50g butter
1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies, chopped
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp turmeric
50g oil
Salt to taste

Dal Maharani
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An Indian spicy vegetarian dal dish made with dals, tomatoes, green chilies, onions & spices.

Method:
  1. Mix the rajma dal and black gram and soak in water for 5-6 hours. To this add Bengal gram and pressure cook for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, fry the onions and ginger-garlic paste for few minutes. Then add coriander powder, chili powder, turmeric and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. To this, add tomatoes and cook until they are mushy.
  4. When thick gravy forms, add boiled dal and cook with salt and water if required for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Now add garam masala and stir well. Remove from heat and serve with rice or chapathis.


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Tip of the week
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Feature: Eating Smart- Myths About Dieting
Rice or Wheat - which one is healthier?
Whole wheat is richer in fiber than the polished rice we are used to consuming. Rice has approximately the same calories as whole wheat and hence is not more fattening. But the kind of rice you choose is of utmost importance. Brown rice (unpolished rice) abounds in fiber which aids in digestion while helping to lower your blood cholesterol levels whereas white rice (polished rice) loses this important nutrient (i.e. fiber) during processing. If you don't like the taste of brown rice, it is wiser to opt for whole wheat or eat small portions of white rice with large servings of vegetables (as they are rich in fiber). Alternatively a one-meal combination of rice cooked with plenty of vegetables, is also a healthy option.

Do You Need to Eliminate Dairy Products, If You Wish to Lose Weight?
You don't need to eliminate dairy products when you are on a reducing diet, as they are the biggest source of calcium that is essential for healthy bones and teeth. They also provide substantial amounts of protein and vitamins A and B. But you should replace high fat dairy products (like full fat milk and milk powder, curds, paneer etc.) with their low fat alternatives (skim or low fat milk products) when you aim to lose weight. Low fat dairy products are equally good sources of the above said nutrients, with fewer calories and traces of fat. However, you need to skip dairy foods like cheese, cream and butter, as these are very high in fat.

Are Soups and Salads Always Low in Calories?
It is true that soups and salads are nourishing as they make use of a wide variety of raw vegetables, fresh fruits and sprouts but we often make them unhealthy by using salad dressings like mayonnaise and by loading soups with butter, cream, cheese etc. These ingredients are very high in calories, fat and cholesterol and do no good to your body but rather increase your weight. Instead you should make use of flavorful herbs and spices to prepare delectable soups and salads which are healthy, tasty and low in calories.