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Thikri Ki Dal By Chef Pankaj Bhadouria

Thikri ki Dal is a regular dal with a very unique tempering. Chef Pankaj Bhadouria shares the recipe of this simple yet tasty dal.

Serves

3

Cooking Time

10-15 Min

Meal Type

dal

Preparation Time

5-10 Min

Difficulty

MEDIUM

INGREDIENTS

  • For Thikri Ki Dal

    • 2 cups soaked red spilt lentil

    • 1 tsp turmeric powder

    • salt to taste

    • 2 tbsp desi ghee

    • 1 tsp cumin seeds

    • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds

    • 2 sliced onions

    • 2-3 chopped green chillies

    • 1 tbsp chopped garlic

    • 2-3 tbsp desi ghee

    • 2-3 chopped dried red chillies

    • 6-7 curry leaves

    • 1 tsp red chilli powder

    • 1 tsp chopped coriander leaves

    • desi ghee for garnish

    • coriander sprig for garnish

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Cook soaked red split lentils in a clay pot with turmeric powder and salt.
  2. 2

    Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, sliced onions, chopped green chillies, chopped garlic and saute.
  3. 3

    Pour the tadka into the dal and let it cook.
  4. 4

    Heat a terracotta piece or thikri for 5-7 mins.
  5. 5

    Heat ghee in a pan and add chopped red chillies, a few curry leaves, red chilli powder and mix.
  6. 6

    Pour the tempering into the dal and mix well.
  7. 7

    Place the heated thikri into dal and close the lid.
  8. 8

    Add chopped coriander leaves and mix. Serve hot with desi ghee and coriander sprig.

STEP BY STEP