Life Style: Dal Pandoli is a Gujarati snack prepared using simple ingredients like spinach leaves, green moong dal, low-fat curd and asafoetida. This simple breakfast dish is similar to idli, but is made by pouring a batter made from mixed ingredients onto a muslin cloth that is tied over boiling water. It makes the dish light and healthy. Dal Pandoli is rich in fiber, protein, micronutrients and iron and is low in calories. The addition of spinach gives this dish additional health benefits and unique color. Feel free to add any other vegetables of your choice. This simple breakfast is a perfect evening dish for the whole family. You can also serve Dal Pandoli as a starter in kitty parties, pot lucks, game nights and buffets. Prepare this quick dish to add variety to your everyday meals. You can also pack these steamed cakes in lunch and enjoy them as a quick snack in between work. Serve this delicious snack recipe with hot tea and have a great time enjoying the taste of this delicious recipe. Follow this step-by-step recipe to make Dal Pandoli in just 30 minutes.
1 cup green moong dal
4 spoons low fat curd
2 teaspoon fruit salt
1 cup spinach
2 teaspoon asafoetida
salt as required
Step 1 Soak the Moong Dal
To make this snack dish, first wash the lentils until the water runs clear. Soak it in a bowl of water for 3-4 hours. When it is cooked, filter the lentils and remove excess water from it. Meanwhile, chop green chillies and spinach leaves.
Step 2 Add other ingredients and mix well
Now, add the drained lentils along with curd, spinach, green chillies and water in a blender. Blend to make a smooth mixture. Pour the mixture into a bowl. Add asafoetida, salt and prepared spinach-curd mixture in the bowl and mix well. Add fruit salt also.
Step 3 Steam the Batter
Take a deep cylindrical vessel and fill it half with water. Tie a muslin cloth on it and let the water boil. One by one pour a portion of the batter (just like idli) on the cloth. Do not add too much batter at a time, add only 4-5 portions. Place a lid on the vessel and steam the batter for 6-9 minutes.
Step 4 Serve hot
When the first batch of Pandoli is cooked, take them out in a plate and repeat the same process to make the second Pandoli. Serve the prepared Pandoli immediately.
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