Comforting Indian Meal Platter

1.Prepare the dal: Wash and rinse the dal. In a pressure cooker, add the washed dal, turmeric powder, salt, and enough water to cover the dal. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until the dal is soft and well-cooked. Set aside.

2.Cook the rice: Rinse the rice thoroughly. In a pot, add the rinsed rice, double the amount of water, and a pinch of salt. Cook on low heat until the rice is fluffy and fully cooked. Keep warm.

3.Make the aaloo sabji: Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes. In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Add chopped onions, green chili, and tomatoes. Sauté until tomatoes are soft. Add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well. Add the chopped potatoes and cook until tender. Sprinkle garam masala and fresh coriander leaves. Set aside.

4.Prepare the salad: Chop the cucumber, carrot, onion, and tomato. Mix them in a bowl. Season with salt and freshly chopped coriander leaves. Set aside.

5.Cook the roti: Heat a skillet and cook the roti until brown spots appear on both sides. Keep warm.

6.Serve: Arrange the dal, rice, roti, aaloo sabji, and salad on a plate. Enjoy this comforting and complete Indian meal platter!