Spicy Sindhi Dal Video by Tarla Dalal

Spicy Sindhi Dal Video by Tarla Dalal

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Chana dal has a somewhat rustic but very satiating texture, flavour and aroma compared to other dals, and if used properly, it can turn into a brilliant accompaniment, as in the case of this Spicy Sindhi Dal. Smartly flavoured with everyday ingredients like green chillies and onions, this dal gets its intense taste from a combination of readily available spice powders and a dash of lime juice as well. Serve hot with a bowl of steaming rice or phulkas.

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Recipe Description for Spicy Sindhi Dal

Ingredients

1 cup chana dal (split bengal gram) , soaked for 3 hours and drained
salt to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 sliced green chillies
1 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

For The Garnish
onion rings
a sprig of coriander (dhania)

Method

1. Combine the chana dal, salt, turmeric powder and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.
3. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
4. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
5. Add the tomatoes, coriander-cumin seeds powder, chilli powder, garam masala and ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally and mashing it lightly with the back of the spoon.
6. Add the cooked dal and little salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
7. Add the lemon juice and coriander and mix well.
8. Serve hot garnished with onion rings and a sprig of coriander.

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RECIPE SOURCE : Dals