Khandeshi Dal Video by Tarla Dalal Video by Tarla Dalal
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Khandeshi Dal Recipe (Dal Recipes) Video by Tarla Dalal
Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
4.00 servings
Ingredients
For The Dal
1/3 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
1/2 cup mixed dals ( masoor (split red lentil) dal ,
salt to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
For The Masala
1 tsp oil
1/4 cup grated dry coconut (kopra)
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
4 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli
2 tbsp coriander (dhania) powder
4 to 5 clove (laung / lavang)
25 mm cinnamon (dalchini)
2 whole black peppercorns (kalimirch)
Other Ingredients
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
For the dal
- Clean, wash and soak the dals in water for 2 hours. Drain.
- Combine the dals, 2 cups of water, salt and turmeric powder in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Transfer the dals to a deep bowl. Keep aside.
For the masala
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the coconut and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the red chillies, coriander powder, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and peppercorns and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few more seconds.
- Remove from the flame and allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, blend in a mixer to a smooth powder and keep aside.
For the tempering
- Heat the oil in a small kadhai and add the mustard seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the red chilli and bayleaf and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the prepared dal mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the lemon juice and coriander and mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately garnished with coriander.
How to proceed
- Add 1/2 of the prepared masala to the dal, mix well and keep aside.
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