Phanasache Daal
Veg
Vegan
A hearty curry made with jackfruit seeds and lentils, cooked with coconut and spices for a rich flavor.
Cuisines
Malvani
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Raw Jackfruit , peeled and diced |
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1/2 cup | Toor Dal |
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1 tablespoon | Oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 tablespoon | Malvani masala |
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1 cup | Water |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Rinse the toor dal thoroughly under running water and soak it for 15 minutes.
- 2 Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
- 3 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter, then add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
- 4 Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
- 5 Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- 6 Add the diced jackfruit and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- 7 Mix in the turmeric powder and Malvani masala, and cook for another minute.
- 8 Drain the soaked toor dal and add it to the cooker.
- 9 Pour in the water and add salt to taste.
- 10 Stir everything well, close the lid of the pressure cooker, and cook on medium heat for 3-4 whistles.
- 11 Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the lid and stir the daal gently.
- 12 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of coconut milk towards the end of cooking.