Kangri Dham
Veg
Contains dairy
A festive meal from the Kangra region, consisting of multiple vegetarian dishes, served during special occasions.
Cuisines
Himachali
Best for
Lunch
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Recipe
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 90 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Basmati rice |
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1 cup | Black Gram Lentil |
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1 cup | Kidney Bean |
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1 cup | Yogurt |
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1 tbsp | Ghee |
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1 tsp | Cumin , seeds |
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1 tsp | Mustard Seed |
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1 tsp | Turmeric powder |
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1 tsp | Red chili powder |
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1 tsp | Coriander powder |
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1 | Salt , to taste |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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1 inch | Ginger , grated |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 handful | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice, black gram lentils, and kidney beans separately for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 2 Cook the kidney beans and black gram lentils in a pressure cooker with enough water until soft. Drain and set aside.
- 3 In a large pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafoetida. Let them splutter.
- 4 Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Stir well.
- 6 Add the cooked kidney beans and black gram lentils to the pan. Mix well.
- 7 Incorporate yogurt into the mixture and cook on low heat, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
- 8 In a separate pot, cook the soaked basmati rice with water and a little salt until done.
- 9 Serve the cooked rice topped with the lentil and bean mixture.
- 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer taste, you can add a dollop of ghee on top before serving.