Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Shami Kebab Chana Dal
Chef's Menu Description
Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup chana dal
- • 250g mutton, cubed
- • 3 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 onion, thinly sliced
- • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 1 tsp red chili powder
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the mutton, chana dal, water, turmeric, and salt together until the meat is tender and the dal is soft.
2
Phase 2
Heat ghee in a pan and fry the onion until golden brown.
3
Phase 3
Add the ginger-garlic paste and red chili powder and fry 1 minute.
4
Phase 4
Pour the tempering into the pot of cooked dal and mutton.
5
Phase 5
Simmer 15 minutes, stirring, until the dalcha thickens.
6
Phase 6
Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.