Chana Dal Dhokla Style Steamed Lentil Cake with Cilantro Chutney
This baked dish pairs chana dal with cilantro, mustard seeds and curry leaves. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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Lightly oil a small heatproof bowl or 6-inch round pan. Pour in the batter and place in a steamer over boiling water. Steam 12 to 15 minutes until set; a toothpick should come out clean. Cool 5 minutes, then turn out and cut into wedges. Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them pop, then add curry leaves. Pour over the steamed cake as tempering. Blend cilantro with lemon juice and a splash of water into a chutney. Serve cake with chutney.","cookingInstructions":["Soak chana dal in water for 3 to 4 hours, then drain. Blend with fresh water, turmeric, salt, and green chili into a thick, smooth batter.","Stir baking soda into the batter right before steaming.","Lightly oil a small heatproof bowl or 6-inch round pan. Pour in the batter and place in a steamer over boiling water.","Steam 12 to 15 minutes until set; a toothpick should come out clean. Cool 5 minutes, then turn out and cut into wedges.","Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them pop, then add curry leaves. Pour over the steamed cake as tempering.","Blend cilantro with lemon juice and a splash of water into a chutney. Serve cake with chutney."],"cuisine":"pakistani","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Vegetarian","Vegan","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch"],"difficulty":"Medium","estimatedMacros":{"protein":25.9,"carbohydrates":81.89999999999999,"fat":26.820000000000004,"fiber":16.63,"alcohol":0},"ingredients":[{"name":"chana dal (split chickpeas, dry)","grams":119,"calories":450},{"name":"vegetable oil","grams":19,"calories":168},{"name":"mustard seeds","grams":3,"calories":2},{"name":"curry leaves","grams":3,"calories":1},{"name":"green chili","grams":11,"calories":4},{"name":"turmeric powder","grams":1,"calories":3},{"name":"baking soda","grams":2,"calories":2},{"name":"cilantro (leaves and stems)","grams":46,"calories":16},{"name":"lemon juice","grams":19,"calories":6},{"name":"water","grams":292,"calories":0}]},"relatedSections":[{"title":"More Lunch Recipes","path":"/recipes/lunch","recipes":[{"id":"mal-0014","title":"Pineapple Peanut Tofu Stir Fry","cuisine":"malaysian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Vegetarian","Vegan","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","stir fry","sweet savory","plant based"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/mal-0014-a.png"},{"id":"eth-0051","title":"Duba Wat Spiced Pumpkin and Chickpea Stew","cuisine":"ethiopian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Heart friendly","Vegetarian","Vegan","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","warm","high fiber","spicy","stew","plant-based","seasonal"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/eth-0051-a.png"},{"id":"mdb-0016","title":"Miso Sesame Tofu Poke Bowl with Brown Rice and Citrus Slaw","cuisine":"my-diet-bowls","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Vegetarian","Vegan"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["Poke Bowl","no cook","high fiber","plant based","umami"],"difficulty":"easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/mdb-0016-a.png"}]},{"title":"More Gluten Free Meals","path":"/recipes/gluten-free","recipes":[{"id":"leb-0036","title":"Spicy Potato and Coriander Skillet with Fried Eggs","cuisine":"lebanese","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Vegetarian","Gluten free"],"mealType":["breakfast","lunch"],"tags":["breakfast","lunch","warm","spicy","crispy potatoes","one-pan"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/leb-0036-a.png"},{"id":"sin-0014","title":"Bak Kut Teh Pepper Garlic Pork Ribs Soup with Rice","cuisine":"singaporean","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","soup","peppery","comfort food"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/sin-0014-a.png"},{"id":"fus-0025","title":"Gochujang Lime Pork Carnitas Rice Bowl","cuisine":"fusion","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["braised","sweet spicy","meal prep friendly","citrus"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/fus-0025-a.png"}]}]}
