Banarasi Dal Baati

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Ingredients

1 cup	chana dal
1 cup	toor dal
3 cups	water
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
—	salt to taste
2 tablespoons	ghee
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
2 cups	whole wheat flour
4 tablespoons	ghee for dough
1/2 cup	milk

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the chana dal and toor dal together for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Drain the water and add the dals to a pressure cooker with 3 cups of water, turmeric powder, and salt.
3. 3 Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dals are soft.
4. 4 In a pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
5. 5 Once the cumin seeds splutter, add red chili powder and pour this tempering over the cooked dal.
6. 6 Mix well and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
7. 7 For the baati, combine whole wheat flour, salt, and ghee in a bowl.
8. 8 Add milk gradually and knead into a firm dough.
9. 9 Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly.
10. 10 Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and bake the baatis for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
11. 11 Serve the hot baatis with the dal and additional ghee on the side.