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Gujarati Dal

asweet and tangy dal prepared using split pigeon peas (tuvar dal).
Course Main Course
Cuisine Gujarati, Indian
Keyword Gujarati Dal, Gujarati Khatti Meethi Dal, How to make Gujarati Khatti Meethi Dal, Khatti Meethi Dal, Sweet and Tangy Tuvar Dal
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Split pigeon peas (tuvar dal)
  • 2 tbsp peanuts
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • ¼ tsp asafoetida
  • ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds (methi seeds)
  • a small piece of cinnamon  
  • 3 to 4  cloves
  • ¼ tsp crushed ginger
  • few curry leaves
  • 3 dry red chillies
  • 2 green chillies, slit vertically
  • 1 medium sized tomto, finely chopped
  • 3 to 4 petals of kokum
  • 1 to 2 tbsp jaggery
  • ½ tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • salt to taste  
  • chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions

  • Wash and soak tuvar dal for 30 minutes. 
  • Drain the water from dal and transfer it to a pressure cooker.
  • Add peanuts and 2 cups of water.
  • Add ½ tsp turmeric powder and salt.
  • Pressure cook dal for 4 to 5 whistles.
  • Open the pressure cooker when the steam has escaped completely.
  • Whisk the dal well . Keep aside.
  • Heat a pan.
  • Add oil.
  • Add mustard seeds, hing, methi seeds, crushed ginger, cinnamon, cloves, curry leaves, red chillies and green chillies. Saute for few seconds.  
  • Add chopped tomato.
  • Saute till the tomato turns soft.
  • Add cooked dal, kokum, jaggery and mix well.
  • Add turmeric powder,red chilli powder and salt. Mix well.
  •  Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve Gujarati dal with steamed rice.