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Dhan Saak Dal ( Zero Oil Recipe )

Tarla Dalal
18 June, 2016
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It is traditionally served with Brown Rice to make a complete nourishing meal. Dare to add green and red pastes to send your taste buds on an enjoyable, adventurous journey!
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Soaking Time
0
Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
30 Mins
Baking Time
0 Mins
Baking Temperature
0
Sprouting Time
0
Total Time
45 Mins
Makes
6 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1/2 cup toovar (arhar) dal
1 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1 tbsp masoor (split red lentil) dal
1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 tbsp surti vaal dal (split field beans/ split butter beans)
1 cup chopped mixed vegetables
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1/4 cup chopped spring onions (including greens)
1 tbsp chopped fenugreek leaves (methi) leaves
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/4 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
2 tbsp tamarind (imli) pulp
salt to taste
For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
For Serving
Method
- Clean, wash and soak all the dals in water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain and keep aside.
- Combine the dals, mixed vegetables, spring onions, fenugreek, tomatoes and 3 cups of water and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid and whisk the dal. Keep aside.
- Heat a non-stick pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the green paste, red paste and ginger-green chilli paste and dry roast for a few minutes while stirring continuously. Sprinkle a little water if the mixture starts burning.
- Add the cooked dal and vegetable mixture, tamarind pulp, garam masala, salt and ½ cup of water and mix well. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander and serve hot with browned rice.
Dhan Saak Dal ( Zero Oil Recipe ) recipe with step by step photos

Leena_Dhoot
May 12, 2021, 12:40 p.m.
I love parsi food, but never tried making it at home. This recipe makes it so much easy! its tweaked a little, but the flavour remains authentic. thanks!