High-Protein Lentil Dal with Grilled Chicken and Seasonal Vegetables
A comforting and protein-packed red lentil (Masoor Dal) curry, simmered with fresh spinach and zucchini, and complemented by perfectly grilled lean chicken breast. A wholesome and flavorful Indian dinner.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast120 g
- Spinach100 g
- Onion50 g
- Tomato60 g
- Garlic3 g
- Cooking Oil15 g
- Salt2 g
- Red Lentils90 g
- Zucchini100 g
- Ginger4 g
- Green Chili4 g
- Water400 ml
- Turmeric Powder1 tsp
- Coriander Powder1 tsp
- Cumin Powder0.5 tsp
- Garam Masala0.5 tsp
- Cilantro5 g
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Rinse red lentils until water runs clear. Set aside.
- 2Step 2
Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the onion, tomato, and green chili. Mince the ginger and garlic. Dice the zucchini.
- 3Step 3
Heat 5g of cooking oil in a non-stick pan or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with a pinch of salt and grill for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly browned. Set aside.
- 4Step 4
In a medium pot, heat 5g of cooking oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- 5Step 5
Add minced ginger, garlic, and green chili. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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