Vegetable Dalia (Broken Wheat Porridge)
A broken wheat vegetable dalia with moong dal — balanced, fibre-rich and easy to digest, helpful for postpartum constipation and steady energy.
Total Time
30 min
Serves
2 people
Calories
250 kcal
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber6 g
- Iron1.9 mg
Ingredients
- Broken wheat (dalia) – 1/2 cup
- Moong dal – 2 tbsp
- Mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans) – 1 cup
- Ghee – 1 tbsp
- Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
- Salt – to taste
Instructions
- 1
Dry roast broken wheat lightly for 2-3 minutes; set aside.
- 2
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds, then vegetables; sauté 2 minutes.
- 3
Add roasted dalia, moong dal, turmeric, salt, and 3 cups water.
- 4
Pressure cook for 3 whistles until soft and porridge-like.
- 5
Serve warm, with an extra spoon of ghee if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber6 g
- Iron1.9 mg
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