Let me guess, you’re trying to eat healthy but somehow you just can’t get used to the recipes. While many of us associate healthy eating with just having greens, fruits, and vegetables, this is not the case! If you’re looking for a good amount of nutrition and protein, you can get it from many everyday ingredients. Take, for example, lentils (dals). Lentils are a good source of protein and nutrients. They are part of our daily diet and cooking with them is familiar to us. So if you want to add lentils to your high-protein diet, here are some recipes to try.
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Here are 7 High-Protein Dal Recipes for Breakfast
1. Idli Shoots (Our recommendation)
In this idli sprouts recipe, we have added a new twist by substituting the sprouts for the traditional urad dal idli dough. Idlis will be ready in no time if you just swap some ingredients. This recipe is also suitable for losing weight.
2. Dal Paratha
This paratha with moong dal is packed with protein and tasty. It can be enjoyed as part of a breakfast when paired with a bowl of curd. This recipe is easy to make and delicious.
3. Pesaratu
This famous dosa from Andhra Pradesh is an absolute delight. It’s hearty and healthy and made with moong dal. This green dosa has a smooth texture that melts in your mouth. You can fill the peserattu with Upma and enjoy its deliciousness.
4. Dal Shorba
A staple of every traditional North Indian feast is dal shorba, a delicious soup made from dal. Shorba is usually quite crowded. Plus, you end up consuming fewer calories due to the dish’s high water content. In this rainy weather, a spicy shorba dal is perfect to sip on.
5. Dhokla
One of the healthiest Indian snacks is supposed to be dhokla. Dhokla saves you a lot of calories by not being fried. It’s made from the sourdough, steamed to perfection, and topped with tadka for an extra kick!
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6. Dal Chutney
This chutey may not be as popular, but it is delicious nonetheless. The wonderful thing about this chutney is that it is made from a mix of various dals including chana, urad, moong dhuli and arhar. You can accompany this chutney with any meal.
7. Lunarite
A high-protein breakfast like this ‘moong dal omelet’ or moonglet is a great way to start your day. The moonglet also contains healthy ingredients like onions, tomatoes, and peppers in addition to the moong dal.
So the next time you’re looking for healthy, high-protein recipes, give these a try! Let us know in the comments below which one was your favorite!
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