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Gujarati Khatti Dal

Craving for a dish that not only tickles your tastebuds but also warms your soul?Let’s make this hearty, flavorful Gujarati Khatti Dal!"
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine Indian, indian cuisine
Servings 6
Calories 184 kcal

Equipment

  • pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Toor Dal Pigeon Pea Lentils
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Tamarind Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Jaggery or Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee or Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Green Chillies slit
  • 2 Dry Red Chillies
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida Hing
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 2 tablespoon toasted peanuts
  • Fresh Coriander Leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • We start with toor dal, water, and salt, all combined in a pressure cooker.
  • Cook this blend for 4 whistles in the Indian pressure cooker.
  • After 4 whistles allow the steam to release naturally.
  • Open the lid and gently blend the dal until it transforms into a velvety smooth texture."
  • In another pan, add mustard, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, and whole red chilli in heated ghee, until they all sputter.
  • Toss in chopped green chillies, curry leaves, and asafoetida.
  • Sauté and let the spices infuse their fragrant magic.
  • Then, add the ginger, turmeric, red chilli and smooth dal into the pan.
  • Give it a good mix.
  • Now for the sweet and sour taste the tango of tamarind and jaggery, Stir and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Finish with either toasted peanuts or boiled peanuts. traditionally boiled peanuts are added but I added toasted peanuts Trust me, you're going to love it!"
  • Finish it off with a sprinkling of fresh coriander. Serve this deliciousness hot, paired with steaming rice.
  • "And there you have it – the delightful Gujarati Khatti Dal. With each morsel and you'll find yourself in sheer bliss!"

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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