RECIPE OF DAL FOR DAL BATI CHURMAN

DAL                       Number of portions- 4

·         Sno                  Ingredients                 Quantity

1)                        Urd dhuli                    100 gms

2)                        Moong dhuli              50 gms

3)                        Chanda dal                 50 gms

4)                        Desi ghee                    60 gms

5)                        Heeng                          a pinch

6)                        Cumin seed                1 tsp

7)                        Turmeric pwd            ½ tsp

8)                        Coriander pwd           ½ tsp

9)                        Red chilly pwd           1 tsp

10)                    Tomatoes                   75 gms

11)                    Green chilly                1-2

12)                    Ginger                         5 gms

13)                    Salt to taste

14)                    Coriander leaves for garnish

METHODS

1)      Pick, wash and soak dal for 15 minutes

2)      Chop tomatoes, finely chop ginger and green chilies

3)      In a pateela or pot heat ghee, add cumin seeds, heeng and let it crackle.

4)      Add chopped ginger, green chilies and let it fry for 2 minutes

5)      Add tomatoes, fry for 5 minutes, add salt.

6)      Add powdered masala, add dals and boil in sufficient water till tender and soft.

7)      Adjust seasoning, serve garnished with coriander leaves.

( for additional tempering take small amount of ghee, heat in a pan add 3-4 whole red chilies, heeng and sprinkle over dal )