Mutton Dhansak (Parsi Dal)

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Mutton Dhansak (Parsi Dal)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :5 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 25 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1/2 cup chana dal (Bengal gram)


  • 1/4 cup tuvar dal (split pigeon pea lentil)


  • 10-12 mutton cubes, boiled


  • 1-2 long eggplants, diced


  • 1 onion, chopped


  • 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste


  • 1 tomato, chopped


  • 1/2 tsp. tamarind paste


  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste


  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder


  • 1 tsp. red chili powder


  • 1 tsp. garam masala powder


  • 1 tbsp. coriander-cumin powder


  • 1/2 tsp. pepper powder


  • 2 tbsp. mint leaves, chopped


  • 2-3 tbsp. oil

Directions

  • Pressure cook the lentils, eggplants, turmeric powder and mint leaves in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes on low flame after the first whistle.
  • Whisk the boiled dal. Add the boiled mutton and salt and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan and saute the onions till light brown. Add the tomatoes and fry till it is mashed.
  • Add the ginger-garlic paste and all the remaining powdered spices mixed with a little water. Saute till oil separates from the sides of the pan.
  • Add the boiled dal and tamarind paste mixed with 1/4 cup water. Simmer on low flame for 3-4 minutes.
  • Adjust water according to the consistency desired. This dish calls for a semi thick gravy. Serve, garnished with onion rings and mint leaves.