You are here: Home > Videos > Gujarati Dal Video Gujarati Dal Video Viewed 21863 times Gujarati Dal Video.With a characteristic sweet and sour taste, this traditional dal recipe is quite reflective of Gujarati culture and uses the typical ingredients and spices. Tweet Recipe Description for Gujarati Dal ( Gujarati Recipe) Preparation Time: 15 minsCooking Time: 45 mins Makes 4 servings Show me for servings Ingredients For Gujarati Dal1 cup toovar (arhar) dal1/2 cup chopped yam (suran)2 tbsp raw peanuts1 tbsp ghee1 tbsp oil1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds6 to 7 curry leaves (kadi patta)2 cloves (laung / lavang)2 sticks cinnamon (dalchini)1 bay leaf (tejpatta)2 small round red chillies (boriya mirch)2 slit green chillies1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)1/4 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder salt to taste4 to 5 kokum , soaked4 tbsp grated jaggery (gur)For The Garnish2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) Method To make {span class="bold1"}gujarati dal{/span}, wash the dal, add 2 cups of water and pressure cook for 3 whistles.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.Mix well and cool slightly, add ½ cup of water and blend using a hand blender to a smooth mixture. Keep aside.Heat the ghee and oil in a deep pan and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, cloves, cinnamon, bayleaf, chillies, green chillies, ginger and asafoetida, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.Add the tomatoes , mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 2-3 minutes.Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.Add the dal, salt and 1½ cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 7-8 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Add the yam, peanuts, jaggery, kokum, 1/2 cup of water, mix well and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Add the coriander and mix well.Serve the {span class="bold1"}gujarati dal{/span} hot garnished with coriander. See step by step images of Gujarati Dal ( Gujarati Recipe) RECIPE SOURCE : The Complete Gujarati Cook Book- New Edition