Kangri Dham

Kangri Dham

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

basmati rice 1 cup Basmati rice
Black Gram Lentil 1 cup Black Gram Lentil
Kidney Bean 1 cup Kidney Bean
Yogurt 1 cup Yogurt
ghee 1 tbsp Ghee
Cumin 1 tsp Cumin , seeds
Mustard Seed 1 tsp Mustard Seed
turmeric powder 1 tsp Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 tsp Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 tsp Coriander powder
salt 1 Salt , to taste
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , grated
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
Cilantro 1 handful Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice, black gram lentils, and kidney beans separately for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Cook the kidney beans and black gram lentils in a pressure cooker with enough water until soft. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3 In a large pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafoetida. Let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  5. 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Stir well.
  6. 6 Add the cooked kidney beans and black gram lentils to the pan. Mix well.
  7. 7 Incorporate yogurt into the mixture and cook on low heat, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
  8. 8 In a separate pot, cook the soaked basmati rice with water and a little salt until done.
  9. 9 Serve the cooked rice topped with the lentil and bean mixture.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer taste, you can add a dollop of ghee on top before serving.