Gujarati Dal #GujaratiFood101

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For about 26 years of my life, I have lived with the fear of Gujarati Dal.  I always thought that it is sweet and pale and full of  complex flavors. The restaurants where I had it a couple of times didnt help me get rid of it.
Soon after I got engaged in Feb 2011, my mother in law made me taste the most beautiful home made Gujarati Dal. It was spicy, sweet, salty and sour. It is a masterpiece.
Here it is for you to tantalize the taste buds.

Gujarati Dal #GujaratiFood101

For about 26 years of my life, I have lived with the fear of Gujarati Dal.  I always thought that it is sweet and pale and full of  complex flavors. The restaurants where I had it a couple of times didnt help me get rid of it.
Soon after I got engaged in Feb 2011, my mother in law made me taste the most beautiful home made Gujarati Dal. It was spicy, sweet, salty and sour. It is a masterpiece.
Here it is for you to tantalize the taste buds.

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Ingredients

20 mins
2-portion
  1. half cupTuvar Dal [ Soaked for an hour1 ...
  2. 1.5 CupsWater ... .
  3. 1 TbspGhee ....
  4. 1 TspJeera .. .
  5. to tasteSalt .
  6. 1.5 Tspsmasala Sambhar ...
  7. 1 TspTurmeric Powder ... .
  8. 1/2tomato ... . Medium size chopped finely
  9. halflemon a . Juice of
  10. OptionalCoriander . [
  11. fistful OptionalPeanuts . Scant [

Cooking Instructions

20 mins
  1. 1

    Boil the soaked dal with turmeric, peanuts [Optional] and salt for 2 whistles on full flame and one whistle on medium flame.

  2. 2

    In a pan, heat ghee, add jeera.

  3. 3

    Add the boiled dal to it.

  4. 4

    Use hand blender to mash the dal a bit.

  5. 5

    Add the tomatoes and let it boil on a slow flame.

  6. 6

    Stir occasionally.

  7. 7

    Add jaggery.

  8. 8

    Once the froth on the dal is gone, it is ready to be served.

  9. 9

    Remove from heat and add the lemon juice.

  10. 10

    Taste to adjust the salt, Jaggery and lemon if need be.

  11. 11

    Serve with Rice or Bhakri.

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