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Dal, Baati & Churma [in ENGLISH] in OVEN & APPE Pan | Main Course | Rajasthani food | #Papadum2pizza

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Dal Baati Churma

Cultural Context

Dal Baati Churma hails from the arid region of Rajasthan, India, where it was traditionally a staple for nomadic tribes. This dish represents the resourcefulness of Rajasthani cuisine, utilizing simple ingredients to create hearty meals that are both nutritious and filling. Today, it is celebrated during festivals and family gatherings, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of the region, and has gained popularity across India and beyond, often served in restaurants and homes alike.

RajasthaniINRajasthanmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2.5 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons crushed coriander seeds
1.5 teaspoons ajwain (carom seeds)
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
2 to 2.5 tablespoons ghee
3 tablespoons green gram (masoor dal)
3 tablespoons chana dal
3 tablespoons black urad dal
2.5 cups water (for dal)
1 teaspoon turmeric (for dal)
2 tablespoons ghee (for tempering)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
1 large onion (finely diced)
2 green chilies (slit lengthwise)
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 medium tomatoes (diced)
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
chopped coriander leaves
4 to 5 cashews
8 to 10 almonds
2 teaspoons sugar
2 to 3 baatis (broken for churma)

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while vegetable oil is more affordable.

yellow split peas

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Red lentils cook faster and are generally healthier, while chickpeas are often cheaper.

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is more economical.

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and healthier, while all-purpose flour is more cost-effective.

1

Rinse 3 tablespoons each of green gram, masoor dal, chana dal, and black urad dal thoroughly in running water and soak in a large bowl with enough water for a minimum of 30 minutes.

2

In a wide bowl, combine 2.5 cups of whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of crushed coriander seeds, 1.5 teaspoons of ajwain, and 1/4 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda. Mix well.

3

Pour in 2 to 2.5 tablespoons of ghee into the flour mixture and mix thoroughly until it holds shape when squeezed in your palm.

4

Gradually sprinkle water into the mixture and mix to form a dough that isn't too soft. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.

5

Transfer the soaked dal to a saucepan, add 2.5 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of turmeric, stir, cover, and cook on low to medium flame for 20 to 25 minutes until just cooked.

6

After 30 minutes, knead the rested dough for a minute, then pinch and shape it into balls, flattening them into discs with a hollow center.

7

Grease a baking tray with ghee, place the dough balls on it, and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes.

8

For the second cooking method, heat an appe pan, pour ghee into each mold, place the dough balls inside, cover, and cook on low flame for 12 to 15 minutes. Flip them after 15 minutes and drizzle ghee over them.

9

Cover and cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes on medium flame until they have a rich brown color and hard crust.

10

Check the oven-baked baatis after 20 minutes, flip them, drizzle with ghee, and return to the oven for another 20 minutes.

11

For the dal, once cooked, add 1 teaspoon of salt. In a hot pan, add 2 tablespoons of ghee, 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon each of chopped garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.

12

Add 1 large diced onion and 2 slit green chilies, sauté for a minute, then cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until onions are soft.

13

Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon of chili powder, sauté until the spices are coated in the onion mixture.

14

Add 2 medium diced tomatoes, cover, and cook until they turn mushy, mashing them if necessary.

15

Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of asafoetida and the cooked lentils, bringing it to a boil. Add 1/4 teaspoon of garam masala and mix thoroughly.

16

Finally, add a generous portion of chopped coriander leaves and mix. Adjust consistency with hot water if needed before serving.

17

To make churma, add 4 to 5 cashews, 8 to 10 almonds, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and 2 to 3 broken baatis to a blender and pulse into a coarse powder.

Cooking Techniques

kneadingbakingsautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

wide bowlsaucepanbaking trayappe panhot panblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

BaatiDal BaatiChurma

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