Here is why Dal Chawal is the ultimate comfort food

Be it a long hectic day or a day you are unwell, Dal Chawal has always been a saviour. Nothing makes we Indians happier than a bowl of good old Dal Chawal.

Comfort foods are generally considered to be unhealthy and harmful for the body. But Dal Chawal in particular is a ‘healthy’ comfort food and here is what makes Dal Chawal the ultimate comfort food.

According to health experts, this combo is like a reward for the ones trying to lose weight. If one consumes Dal Chawal for dinner daily for four weeks in a moderate amount, one can see the changes within a month!

Dal contains all the essential proteins, fibres, vitamins, calcium and carbs which go well with rice, the gut friendly grain. Adding ghee to this combo will make it a balanced diet as pure ghee has Vitamins A, D, E and K which is good for growth.

The combination of Dal Chawal and ghee is brilliant for digestion, which accelerates metabolism. It has proteins that are much needed for muscle building and this boosts metabolism as well.

Dal cooked with seasonal veggies makes it interesting. Try making different varieties like Toor dal one day and masoor dal the next. Adding peas and jeera to your rice on some days makes it yummy and breaks the monotony.

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