Name: Gujarati daal recipe by Kamal Thakkar at BetterButter
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Tuvar dal-1/2 cup; Tomatoe-1; oil-1 tbsp; Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp; Methi seeds-1/4 tsp; Cumin Seeds-1 tsp; Curry leaves-10; Red chilli-1; Ginger-1/2 inch; Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp; Red chilli powder-1/2 tsp; Jaggery-2 tbsp; Lemon Juice-1 tbsp; Salt; Coriander leaves (handful)

ABOUT Gujarati daal RECIPE

The sweet and sour tuvar daal loved by gujjus. Gujrati people say that "daal bagdi to diwas bagadyo".This means if taste of dal is not perfect then their day will be bad. Gujratis are very obsessed with their dal indeed.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Tuvar dal-1/2 cup
Tomatoe-1
oil-1 tbsp
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Methi seeds-1/4 tsp
Cumin Seeds-1 tsp
Curry leaves-10
Red chilli-1
Ginger-1/2 inch
Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder-1/2 tsp
Jaggery-2 tbsp
Lemon Juice-1 tbsp
Salt
Coriander leaves (handful)

Instructions

Wash and soak tuvar dal for 1 hour.
Boil the daal with 1 cup of water.
Now blend this dal in a blender.
Heat some oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds.
Now add cumin seeds and asafoetida followed by red chilli, curry leaves and finally chopped tomatoes.
When tomatoes become mushy, add the dal.
Add salt, turmeric, chilli powder, ginger.
Mix and cook for 2 minutes.
Add jaggery and lemon juice.
Boil for 3 to 4 minutes .Adjust the consistency of dal by adding water. This dal should be of medium consistency , not very thick.
Garnish with coriander and serve with rice.

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