Thhatwani

Thhatwani

Thhatwani

Veg Vegan

Thhatwani is a traditional Garhwali dish made with a variety of lentils and cereals, cooked together with spices. It is a wholesome and filling dish, often enjoyed with rice or roti.

Cuisines

Garhwali

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 40 min Total: 70 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Toor Dal 1 cup Toor Dal
water 1 cup Water
ghee 1 tablespoon Ghee
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
asafoetida 1 pinch Asafoetida
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
buttermilk 1 cup Buttermilk
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the toor dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain the soaked dal and transfer it to a pressure cooker.
  3. 3 Add 1 cup of water to the dal and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is soft.
  4. 4 In a pan, heat ghee over medium heat.
  5. 5 Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds to the hot ghee and let them splutter.
  6. 6 Add a pinch of asafoetida, turmeric powder, and red chili powder to the pan and stir well.
  7. 7 Pour the cooked dal into the pan and mix well with the spices.
  8. 8 Add salt to taste and allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  9. 9 Gradually add buttermilk to the dal while stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
  10. 10 Cook the mixture for another 5 minutes on low heat.
  11. 11 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer taste, add a small piece of jaggery while simmering the dal.