Cuisine: Hyderabadi | Course: Dals and Kadhis
Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Tangy
Ingredients for Khatti Dal Recipe
Split pigeon peas (tuvar dal) soaked and drained 1 cup
Tamarind pulp 1 1/2 tablespoons
Garlic finely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons
Ginger finely chopped 1 tablespoon
Curry leaves 5-6
Medium tomatoes chopped 2
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoons
Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
Ghee 3 tablespoons
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Dried red chillies 3
Fresh coriander leaves chopepd 1 tablespoon
Fresh coriander sprig for garnish
Method:
Step 1
Pressure cook together pigeon peas, 1 tablespoon garlic, ginger, curry leaves, tomatoes, sufficient water, salt and ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder and mix. Add 1 teaspoon chilli powder and coriander powder and mix well. Cover the cooker and cook under pressure till the pressure is released 4-5 times (4-5 whistles are given out).
Step 2
Heat ghee in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and sauté till the seeds change colour.
Step 3
Add red chillies and remaining garlic, mix and sauté well. Add remaining turmeric powder and remaining chilli powder and mix.
Step 4
Add cooked pigeon peas and water as required, mix well and bring to a boil. Add tamarind pulp, salt and coriander leaves, mix well and simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 5
Garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot.
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