Dal Amritsari recipe with step by step photos
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How to make Dal Amritsari-
For making the Dal Amritsari (Punjabi Amritsari dal), clean and wash the urad dal and chana dal. Both chana dal and urad dal are rich in protein and this simple preparation is a great way to consume it.
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Soak the dals in enough water.
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Cover with a lid and keep aside for 1 hour.In fact, you can even soak them over-night to give a really softer, mushy texture.
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Drain well using a strainer.
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In a pressure cooker, add the soaked dals.
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Also, add turmeric powder, salt.
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Add 2 cups of water.
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Mix well and pressure cook for 4 whistles or till the dals are cooked and soft.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside. Be careful so that you don’t burn yourself with the steam.
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Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan. You can even make use of oil but, ghee enhances the overall flavor of the Dal Amritsari.
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Once the ghee is hot, add the cumin seeds.
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When the seeds crackle add the ginger.
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Furthermore, add green chillies and garlic. I love freshly pounding the condiments using a mortar and pestle. I would suggest you do the same to add freshness to your food preparation.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
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Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Add the tomatoes.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally or till the oil starts leaving the mixture slightly.
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Add the chilli powder.
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Add the coriander powder and salt. We even added salt while cooking the dals so be careful while adding this time.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Add the cooked dal.
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Add about ¼ cup of water. The langarwali dal, Dal Amritsari (Punjabi Amritsari dal) is generally thick in consistency. You can add more or less water to adjust the consistency as per your requirement.
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Mix the Dal Amritsari (Punjabi Amritsari dal) well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Also you can lightly mash the dal with the back of the spoon to give it a creamy texture.
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Serve the dal Amritsari recipe | Punjabi Amritsari dal | langarwali dal | hot garnished with coriander.
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Dal makhani, Punjabi dal tadka, dal fry are some popular dal prepartions like Amratsari Dal that you would enjoy!
Dal Amritsari for weight loss, diabetics-
Dal Amritsari for weight loss, diabetics and heart. Yes, Punjabi Amritsari Dal is healthy for you. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. Green peas are good for weight loss, good source of vegetarian protein, has insoluble fibre to relieve constipation. So enjoy this Dal Amritsari with healthy options like bajra roti, jowar roti, radish nachni roti recipe or basic ragi roti recipe.
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