Name: Asian Dal Pasta recipe by Sujata Hande-Parab at BetterButter
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Dried whole wheat spaghetti pasta - 150gms( any type of pasta can be used); Salt a pinch; water 2-3 cups; Grated Cheese – ¼th cup.; For Dal- Masoor Dal – ½ cup; Oil – 1 – 2 tbsp; Cumin seeds – 1/2tsp; Mustard seeds – 1/2tsp; Tomato – 1 no finely chopped; Coriander - 2tbsp finely chopped; Green chilli finely chopped - 1/2tsp; Minced garlic – 1tbsp; Garam masala - ½ tsp; Turmeric powder – a pinch.; Tamarind paste – 1/4th tsp (optional); salt as per taste; Water as required for cooking; Garnish – Grated cheese Tomato sauce

ABOUT Asian Dal Pasta RECIPE

Pasta is a traditional Italian cuisine. Prepared using variety of vegetables, stocks, sauces, creams etc. Have given little twist using Dal instead of sauce. Dal is a staple food in India and it’s healthy and easily available option. This is kid friendly healthy recipe.

Ingredients Serving: 3

Dried whole wheat spaghetti pasta - 150gms( any type of pasta can be used)
Salt a pinch
water 2-3 cups
Grated Cheese – ¼th cup.
For Dal- Masoor Dal – ½ cup
Oil – 1 – 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds – 1/2tsp
Mustard seeds – 1/2tsp
Tomato – 1 no finely chopped
Coriander - 2tbsp finely chopped
Green chilli finely chopped - 1/2tsp
Minced garlic – 1tbsp
Garam masala - ½ tsp
Turmeric powder – a pinch.
Tamarind paste – 1/4th tsp (optional)
salt as per taste
Water as required for cooking
Garnish – Grated cheese Tomato sauce

Instructions

Rinse the masoor dal thoroughly, until water is clear.
In a pressure cooker heat oil, add cumin, mustard seeds. Let it splutter. Add finely chopped onion. cook until tender and translucent but not browned.
Add garlic and green chilli. Continue to fry until garlic is fully cooked.
Add chopped tomatoes mix well and let it cook for 3-4 min. Add salt, garam masala, a pinch turmeric powder, chopped coriander and tamarind paste. Mix well.
Add washed masoor dal. Mix well. Add 2 cups water. cook it till 3-4 whistles. Let it cool completely.
Check the consistency, If required add little water to keep the dal loose. It should be thick creamy texture.
Taste and add more salt if needed. Blend dal in a blender to puree.
For pasta - Take 3cups of water in a pan, add a tiny pinch of salt and bring back to the boil.
Add the spaghetti and cook according to packet instructions – you want to cook your pasta until it is al dente. This means that it should be soft enough to eat, but still have a bit of a bite and firmness to it
Once the pasta is done, drain off to a colander and rinse in cold water. Set aside
Assembling – In a hot pan add pureed dal. Add cooked spaghetti pasta. Mix well.
Add grated cheese. Cook till cheese melts.
Serve hot. Garnish with tomato sauce and grated cheese.

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