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Mix dal Recipe

Mix Dal Recipe

Dal is a staple dish in Indian meals and, for most Indian vegetarians, a frequent source of protein. This delicious, nourishing dish can accompany any number of different meals. Mixing a variety of lentils gives a more interesting flavor.

Ingredients:

    Lentils:

  • 1/4 cup split urad dal
  • 1/4 cup split moong dal
  • 1/4 cup masoor dal
  • 1/4 cup toor dal
  • 1/2 tbsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tbsp mango powder
  • 1 salt
  • 4 tbsp ghee or oil
  • 1 tbsp jeera seeds (cumin)
  • 1/8 tbsp hing
  • 1/2 tbsp red chili powder
  • 4 whole red chilies

For The Garnish:

  • coriander leaves
  • Method:
    • Take all mix dal, Wash and soak in epoxy. 4 cups of water for at least 45 minutes. And Drain the
      water.
    • Take a pressure cooker and 3 cups water and also add salt, turmeric, and ginger. Cook on medium
      heat.
    • When pressure cooker starts to steam, cook seven minutes to medium heat.
    • Wait to steam outside to pressure cooker after open pressure cooker.all mix dal should be soft and
      mushy.
    • If you want add water in all mix dal for thickness than you add water. and cook another 5 minits on medium heat.
    • last add garam masala and amchoor powder.
    • Serve warm garnished with coriander leaves
    • Chaunk:
    • Heat ghee in a small saucepan. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the ghee; if it cracks immediately, the oil is ready. Add the cumin seeds. When they begin to crack, add the asafetida, red chilies and red chili powder. Stir for a few seconds. To prevent the spices from burning, you may add one teaspoon of water. Pour spiced chaunk over dal.