Gujarati Daal

Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special

Gujarati Cuisine

Gujarati Daal

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Toor Dal- 1 Cup Soaked & Boiled with Salt

Ginger- Crushed/Chopped

Green Chillies- Slit

Jaggery-

Kokum-

Fresh Coriander Leaves-

Potato- Boiled & Chopped

Peanut-

Salt-

For Tempering:

Ghee-

Bay leaf-

Cumin Seeds-

Rai-

Cassia-

Cloves-

Fenugreek Seeds-

Mini Dried Red Chillies-

Kasuri Methi-

Curry Leaves-

Ripe Tomato- 1, Finely Chopped

Sugar-

Salt-

Turmeric Powder (Haldi)-

Coriander Powder-

Lime Juice-

Fresh Coriander Leaves- Finely Chopped

Method:

Add Dal in a Pan (Kadhai), Add Water

Add Ginger, Green Chillies, Jaggery, Kokum, Fresh Coriander Leaves, Peanuts, Potatoes, Salt, Stir, cover & let it Simmer

For Tempering:

Add Ghee, Bay leaf, Cumin Seeds, Rai, Cassia, Cloves, Fenugreek Seeds, Mini Dried Red Chillies, Kasuri Methi, Curry Leaves, Stir Gently

Add Ripe Tomato, Add Sugar to Caramelize & Balance Flavour, Salt, Haldi, Coriander Powder

Cover & Cook till Tomatoes are done

Deglaze the Tadka Pan with the Dal Mixture & Add it back to the Dal

Add Lime Juice, Coriander Leaves & Serve Hot with Phulka, Rice & any Gujarati Dry Vegetable Preparation!

Tips:

The Technique of keeping the Greens Crisp, Cooking Pulses, Stir Frying, Tempering & Amalgamation of Flavours

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