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About Mixed Vegetable Chana Dal with Single Millet Roti

This mixed vegetable chana dal paired with a single millet roti is a balanced PCOS dinner for nights when you want a small roti without the heaviness.
It is satisfying, fibre-rich, and easy on digestion.
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Recipe Time & More

Prep15 minutes
Cook30 minutes
Total45 minutes
Calories413 kcal
Serves2
Served AsDinner
Recipe TasteMildSavoury

Ingredients
 

For the Chana Dal

For the Millet Roti

  • 1/2 cup Jowar Flour Sorghum, for 1 roti per serving
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Instructions
 

Cooking the Dal

  • Pressure cook chana dal with turmeric and water until soft but not mushy (about 4 whistles).

Preparing the Base

  • Heat oil and add cumin seeds. Add ginger garlic paste and onion. Saute until soft.
  • Add tomato, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until tomato softens.

Combining with Vegetables

  • Add cauliflower, carrot, and peas. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add cooked chana dal with its water and simmer for 8-10 minutes.

Making the Millet Roti

  • Knead jowar flour with warm water and a pinch of salt into a soft dough.
  • Pat into thin rotis between your palms or on a sheet, then cook on a hot tawa until light spots appear.
  • Serve the dal with one warm millet roti.

Recipe Notes

Good To Know

One millet roti at night gives the comfort of a complete thali without pushing carbs too high.

Why It Works for PCOS

  • Chana dal is high in fibre and slow-digesting protein
  • Jowar is a gluten-free millet with a lower glycemic load
  • Mixed vegetables add micronutrients without heaviness

Expert Tips

  • Knead jowar dough with warm water for easier shaping
  • Keep vegetables slightly firm, not overcooked

Serving Suggestion

One millet roti with a generous portion of mixed vegetable chana dal is a complete PCOS dinner.
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Recipe Nutrition

Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 605mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 21gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2974IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 5mg