Let me guess, you’re trying to eat healthy but somehow can’t get used to the recipes. While many of us associate healthy eating with just eating greens, fruits and vegetables – this is not true! If you’re looking for a good dose of nutrition and protein, you can get them from a variety of everyday ingredients. For example, lentils (dals.) Lentils are a great source of protein and nutrients. They are part of our daily meals, and cooking with them has become 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 Sprouts (Our Recommendation)
In this sprout idli recipe, we’ve added a new twist by replacing the sprouts with the traditional urad dal idli powder. Idlis will be available immediately if a few ingredients are simply traded. This recipe is also suitable for weight loss.
2. Dal Paratha
This paratha with moong dal is packed with protein and is delicious. It can be enjoyed as part of breakfast when paired with a bowl of curd. This recipe is very easy to make and delicious.
3. Pesarattu
This famous dosa from Andhra Pradesh is an absolute delight. It is hearty and healthy and made with moong dal. This green dosa has a soft texture that melts in your mouth. You can fill pesarattu with Upma and enjoy its deliciousness.
4. Dal Shorba
The main dish of every traditional feast in North India is dal shorba, a delicious soup made from dal. Usually, shorba is quite plump. In addition, you will consume fewer calories because the dish has a high water content. In rainy weather like this, a spicy shortba dal is perfect to have.
5. Dhokla
One of the healthiest Indian snacks is said to be dhokla. Dhokla helps you save a lot of calories by not having to deep-fry. It’s made from fermented dough, steamed to perfection, and topped with tadka for extra zing!
(Also Read: High Protein Diet: How to Make Matar Upma for Weight Loss)
6. Dal chili sauce
This chutey may not be as popular, but it’s delicious nonetheless. The great thing about this chutney is that it is made from a blend of many spices, including chana, urad, moong dhuli and arhar. You can pair this chutney with any meal.
7. Moonglet
A high-protein breakfast like ‘moong dal’ or moonglet is a great way to start the day. Moonglet also contains healthy ingredients like onions, tomatoes and bell peppers in addition to moong dal.
So next time you’re looking for healthy and protein-rich recipes, give these a try! Let us know in the comments section below which one is your favourite!
