Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup horse gram dal
- 3 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Special equipment needed: None
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Rinse the horse gram dal in water and soak it for 2 hours.
2. Drain the water and add the soaked dal to a pressure cooker along with 3 cups of water.
3. Pressure cook the dal for 4-5 whistles or until it becomes soft and mushy.
4. In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
5. Add chopped onions, green chilies, and ginger-garlic paste. Saute until the onions turn translucent.
6. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
7. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
8. Add the cooked horse gram dal to the pan and mix well with the tomato-onion mixture.
9. Cook for 5-10 minutes on medium flame until the dal is well combined with the spices.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.
Time:
Preparation time: 2 hours (soaking time)
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
Medium flame
Serving size:
4-5 people
Nutritional information:
Calories: 200
Protein: 10g
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 10g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Horse gram dal can be substituted with any other lentil of your choice.
- Green chilies can be substituted with red chili powder or black pepper powder.
Variations:
- You can add vegetables like spinach, carrot, or potato to make it more nutritious.
- You can add coconut milk to make it creamier.
Tips and tricks:
- Soak the horse gram dal for at least 2 hours to make it cook faster.
- You can add a pinch of asafoetida to enhance the flavor.
- Adjust the spice level according to your taste.
Storage instructions:
Store the leftover dal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat the dal in a pan or microwave until it becomes hot.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the dal in a bowl with a garnish of coriander leaves on top.
Garnishes:
Coriander leaves
Pairings:
Rice or roti
Suggested side dishes:
Papad or pickle
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dal is too thick, add some water to adjust the consistency.
- If the dal is too thin, cook it for some more time until it thickens.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to wash the lentils thoroughly before using them.
Food history:
Horse gram dal is a popular lentil in South India and is known for its nutritional benefits.
Flavor profiles:
Spicy, tangy, and earthy
Serving suggestions:
Serve hot with rice or roti.
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