Rajasthani Dal (Zero-oil Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal

Rajasthani Dal (Zero-oil Recipe) Video by Tarla Dalal

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Rajasthani delicacies are traditionally laden with ghee but not to worry, for here is a healthier version! Chana dal helps to thicken the dal and imparts body to the dish. Add amchur as per your taste, more if you like it sour, else just a little.

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Recipe Description for Rajasthani Dal

Ingredients

For Rajasthani Dal
1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram)
1/4 cup chana dal (split bengal gram)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)

For The Garnish
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

For rajasthani dal

1. To make {span class="bold1"}rajasthani dal{/span} clean, wash and soak both the dals in water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain well.
2. Combine the dals, turmeric powder, 1 1/2 cups of water and salt in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles.
3. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
4. Heat ghee in deep non-stick pan on a medium flame. Add the cumin seeds and cook for a few seconds.
5. Add the garlic and onions and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add the tomatoes, ginger-green chilli paste, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Add the cooked dals, 1 cup of water, dry mango powder , salt and mix well.
8. Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
9. Serve {span class="bold1"}rajasthani dal{/span} hot garnished with coriander.

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