Yummy Bakhra Daal

Amazing Bakhra Daal

Daal or Lentils are an important part of everyday meal in India and Sub-Continent, whether it is north or south, east or west. Daal is almost cooked every day and eaten with either roti or rice. One Daal you may not have heard of is 'Bakhra Daal', it is not that popular, only some people know about it, but this daal is super tasty. It is so tasty that whenever it is cooked in our house it increases the appetite of family members because it is so very tempting.

I learned this 'Bakhra Daal' recipe from my Mother-in-law, she is the one who first cooked for me and upskills my culinary skills in this regard. It is one of my go-to recipes when I am confused about what to make. as it is easy to make with few ingredients and add different flavors to the plate.

My Kitchen.. My Recipe.. My Way.

• Preparation Time  Nil
• Cooking Time  15 - 20 mins
• Serves  2 - 3 
• Course  Main

Ingredients 

• Urad Dal 1/2 cup
• Tomato 2 big (chopped)
• Ginger 1 inch 
• Asafoetida 1/2tsp
• Dry Red Chilli (opt) 1 - 2
• Kashmiri Lal Mirch 1/2 tsp
• Ghee 1 - 2 tbs
• Water 1 cup
• Salt to taste

Method

Firstly rinse 1/2 cup of urad dal in water. In a pressure cooker add dal, water, salt and pressure cook for one whistle. Once the pressure settles down, remove the lid and stir the dal. If the dal looks thick adjust with the water.

Take a pan, heat 2 tbs of Ghee/ Clarified butter add chopped tomatoes, chopped ginger, asafetida, a pinch of salt, Kashmiri laal mirch powder, and cook it on a low flame, when the tomato gets cooked add the pre-boiled dal, adjust the consistency and add salt as per taste. Stir well, bring it to a boil and turn off the flame. Your Bakhra Dal is ready. Enjoy Hot!!

Instant Kitchenette Tip

• Tastes best with Chapatis loaded with ghee.

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