STEP 1.Wash and soak the rice and the toor dal in water.
STEP 2.Heat oil in a pan until hot. Add in the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves and dried red chillies. Let the mustard seeds splutter. Add in the onions and the garlic and fry till the onions are soft and slowly starting to brown.
STEP 3.Add in the finely chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, sambar powder and salt. Fry well till the tomatoes are juiced down and mashed together.
STEP 4.Add in the hot water to the pan. Strain the rice and dal and add it to the pan. Check for seasoning.
STEP 5.Cook the rice in a pressure pan for 3 whistles on medium flame. Remove from heat.
STEP 6.Serve hot!
Nutrition value
561
calories per serving
11 g Fat17 g Protein95 g Carbs10 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
11g
Protein
17g
Carbs
95g
Fiber
10g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
95g
Protein
17g
Fiber
10g
Fats
Fat
11g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
399mg
Iron
9mg
Vitamin A
38mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
3mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
55mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
< 1mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
191mg
Manganese
4mg
Phosphorus
361mg
Selenium
8mcg
Zinc
4mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment