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Dalma
This recipe uses the standard measuring cups and spoons.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
North India
Keyword
Dal, Mung dal, mixed vegetables
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
people
Author
Rama G
Ingredients
1/2
cup
mung dal / tur dal ( I used Mung dal)
1/3
cup each
mixed vegetables cut into big chunks (Yellow pumpkin, beans, carrot, potato, brinjal, raw banana, etc)
1
big tomato or 2 medium tomatoes
1
tbsp
ginger grated
2
tsp
cumin seeds
3
dry red chillies
salt to taste
For tempering
1
tsp
oil
1
tsp
cumin seeds
2
broken red chillies
Pinch of asafoetida (hing)
Instructions
Wash and drain the dal. Soak for 10 minutes if possible, though not mandatory.
In a pressure cooker, add the dal, grated ginger and the vegetables.
Add 2 cups water.
Keep the whole tomatoes in a cup / plate above the vegetables.
Close the cooker and cook for 3 whistles.
Switch off and allow to cool.
In the meantime, dry roast cumin and red chillies and pound in mortar and pestle / pulse in a mixer.
Open the cooker crush the tomatoes with hand and add to the dal.
Add the coarsely ground powder and salt.
Add more water if required, mix well and boil on a low flame for few minutes.
Add the oil in a kadai, add cumin, red chillies and hing. Let them sizzle.
Pour the tadka on the dal and serve hot with rice.
Notes
You can use ghee for tempering, if you prefer.
You can use more / any vegetable of your choice.