Teliya Mah (An old & a Traditional Himachali Style Lentil Curry)
Description
Cooking Time
Preparation Time :24 Hr 0 Min
Cook Time : 20 Min
Total Time : 24 Hr 20 Min
Ingredients
Serves : 3
1/2 cup whole moong dal (green gram), soaked overnight
1 tbsp. oil
1 tbsp. ghee + 1 tsp. ghee
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1-2 bay leaves
2-3 green cardamoms
4-5 cloves
1
1/2 tsp. peppercorns
1 onion, chopped
1 tsp. ginger, grated
1 cup curd
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. red chili powder
1/4 tsp. asafoetida
1 cup milk
2-3 tbsp. cream
1 tsp. salt or to taste
1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
Directions
In a pan heat 1 tbsp. ghee and oil. Temper with cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds.
Add the onion and ginger, Stir fry till light brown. Then add the turmeric powder, red chili powder and asafoetida. Stir for a few seconds.
Add the yoghurt and continue to saute till it is almost dry. Add the boiled lentil, salt, milk and cream. Mix everything well and simmer, covered on a low flame for 4-5 minutes.