Indian
Indian - Street Food and Snacks
Gujarati 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 besan (gram flour)
- • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- • 1 cup methi (fenugreek) leaves, chopped
- • 1 tbsp green chili-ginger paste
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1 tbsp oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • Salt to taste
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Knead the besan and wheat flour with methi leaves, green chili-ginger paste, turmeric, sugar, salt, and oil into a soft dough using a little water.
2
Phase 2
Shape the dough into cylindrical logs, place on a greased plate, and steam for 20 minutes; cool and slice.
3
Phase 3
Heat a little oil, crackle the mustard seeds, and toss the slices until lightly crisped.
4
Phase 4
Serve warm with green chutney, Gujarati snack-stall style.