The second dish which Santoosh shared in the Caring Place Community Kitchen is called Dal Mong. Dal Mong is great to be eaten with roti or rice and vegetables. It is a thick stew. Dal is a ready source of proteins for a balanced diet containing little or no meat.

Dal is a kind of dried lentil. It is a ready source of proteins for a balanced diet containing little or no meat. Lentils also contain dietary fiber, folate, vitamin B₁, and minerals. Lentils are often mixed with grains, such as rice, which results in a complete protein dish. Lentils are a good vegetable source of iron. Iron is particularly important for adolescents and pregnant women.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dal, wash and drain
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• coriander leaves, chopped

Source: Santoosh

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