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Shahi Dal

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Cooking Time

Preparation Time :5 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 25 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1/4 cup moong dal
  • 1/4 cup tuvar dal
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp. red chili powder
  • 1 tsp. roasted coriander-cumin powder
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp. garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste
  • 7-8 cashew nuts
  • 1/4 cup fried onions
  • 1/2 cup yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp. ghee
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds
  • 1
  • 2-3 green cardamoms
  • 4-5 cloves
  • 1 tsp. red chili flakes
  • 1 tsp. lime juice
  • 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

  • Pressure cook both the dals in 1 & 1/2 cups water for 4-5 whistles. Whisk and keep aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together ginger-garlic paste and all the powdered spices with some water to form a paste. Keep aside.
  • Blend together the cashew, fried onion and the yoghurt. Keep aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan and saute the spice paste till the oil separates. Now add the boiled dal and simmer on a low flame for 2-3 minutes.
  • Now add the ground cashew paste. Mix well and simmer for a minute or two more. Switch off the flame and transfer the contents to a serving dish.
  • Heat the ghee in a pan and temper with the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamoms and cloves. Saute for a few seconds and switch off the flame.
  • Add the chili flakes and stir well. Pour this tempering on the prepared dal and add a dash of lime. Serve, garnished with coriander leaves. Goes well with rice or any Indian bread.
Bethica Das

Bethica Das

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