Awadhi Dal

Awadhi Dal

Awadhi Dal

Veg

Slow-cooked whole black lentils or chana dal in a mildly spiced, ghee-rich preparation — the vegetarian staple served as a side to biryani and breads at Lucknawi dastarkhwan.

Cuisines

Awadhi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

chana dal 1/2 cup Chana dal
Toor Dal 1/4 cup Toor Dal
Mung Bean 1/4 cup Mung Bean , split
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Tomato 1 medium Tomato , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
ghee 2 tablespoons Ghee
salt Salt , to taste
water 2 cups Water
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the chana dal, toor dal, and moong dal together in water until the water runs clear.
  2. 2 Soak the dals in water for about 20 minutes, then drain.
  3. 3 Heat ghee in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.
  5. 5 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  6. 6 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
  7. 7 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it turns soft and the oil starts to separate.
  8. 8 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
  9. 9 Add the soaked dals and mix well.
  10. 10 Pour in 2 cups of water and stir to combine.
  11. 11 Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dals are soft.
  12. 12 Once the pressure releases, open the lid and add garam masala.
  13. 13 Simmer for a few minutes to let the flavors meld.
  14. 14 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Adjust the consistency of the dal by adding more water if needed. Serve with steamed rice or Indian bread.