One Pot Dal - Indian Style
Recipe by Dindigul FoodCourt
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoonOil
- 1/2 teaspoonCumin seeds
- 1Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoonChopped garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoonChopped ginger
- 1Green chilli
- 1Onion
- 2Dry chilli
- 1Tomato
- 1/2 teaspoonTurmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoonKashmiri chilli powder
- 1/4 teaspoonGaram masala
- 100 gramsToor dal (soaked for 30 mins)
- 2 tablespoonsMoong dal (soaked)
- 2 cupsWater
- to tasteSalt
- for garnishCoriander leaves
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1.Heat Oil and Add Spices
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pressure cooker. Add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 1 bay leaf. Then add 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of chopped ginger, and 1 chopped green chilli. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 2.Add Onion and Dry Chillies
Add 1 chopped onion and 2 dry chillies to the cooker. Sauté for 1 minute on medium flame until the onions turn translucent.
- 3.Incorporate Tomatoes and Powders
Add 1 chopped tomato, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of Kashmiri chilli powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of garam masala. Sauté well until the tomatoes soften and the spices are well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4.Add Dal and Water
Add 100 grams of toor dal (soaked for 30 minutes) and 2 tablespoons of soaked moong dal to the cooker. Mix well with the sautéed ingredients. Pour in 2 cups of water and add salt to taste. Stir everything together.
- 5.Pressure Cook the Dal
Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 4 whistles on medium flame. Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
- 6.Garnish and Serve
Once the pressure is released, open the cooker. Add fresh coriander leaves for garnish and mix well. The one-pot dal is now ready to serve.
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