Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Mixed Dal


This one's special to me because this reminds me of my Dad who makes awesome mixed dal. Spicy and delicious. He enjoys his cooking. He always says (asa aatun aala pahije) means it should come from within. This one is my version of mixed dal. This one's for you Dad. Hope you like it. Love You and Miss You!!!

Ingredients -

1 tbsp toovar dal

1 tbsp moong dal

1 tbsp red split masoor dal

1 tbsp urad dal

1 tbsp chana dal

1 small onion chopped finely

1 small tomato chopped finely

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

a pinch of asafoetida

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

salt as per taste

a bunch of cilantro finely chopped

Oil

Method -

1) Wash all the dals and soak them for about half an hour.

2) Pressure cook the dals. Make 3 whistles.

3) Heat oil in a wide skillet. Add cumin seeds. Once the seeds crackle add asafoetida and stir.

4) Add onions and fry till light brown.

5) Add the cooked mashed dal and half cup of water. Simmer for few minutes.

6) Take another small skillet or a kadai and heat little oil.

7) Add tomatoes and garam masala. Stir till the tomatos are mushy.

8) Pour this tadka over the dal. Add salt. Let the dal boil for few minutes and it is ready.

9) Garnish it with cilantro and serve hot with chapatis or rice.







4 comments:

chandana said...

Heyyyyy . Own blog .GR88, cool!!!

Tejaswini said...

Thanks Chandana :)

bhates@borwadi said...

hI tEJASWEENEE!
A VERY NICE, SIMPLE, & MOUTH WATERING RECIPIE TO START WITH!
SO EASY THAT I CAN TRY IT OUT THIS WEEKEND, & REPORT YOU BY MONDAY. ITS TRUE WHAT YOUR DAD SAYS," IT HAS TO COME FROM WITHIN!"
I WILL CERTAINLY TRY TO DELIVER IT TO PERFECTION. LET OTHERS DECIDE, HOW MUCH IT IS FROM "DILSE!"
ONLY ONE THING IS MISSING HERE, & THATS AMOL'S COMMENT!
NEVER MIND, WE CAN VISUALISE THAT SEEING HIS PICTURE.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Tejaswini said...

Thanks Kaka, I would love to know the report..:)