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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
Moong dal - 30 gms
Masoor dal - 30 gms
Urad dal - 30 gms
Chana dal - 30 gms
Toor or arhar dal - 30 gms
Cumin seeds or jeera - 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds or rai - 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida or hing - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - 10
Onion - 1/2 cup
Tomato - 1/2 cup
Ginger garlic paste - 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder or haldi - 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Salt or to taste - 2 tsp
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Dried red chillies For Baati - 2-3
Whole wheat flour - 2 cup
Sooji or semolina - 1/2 cup
Curd - 1/3 cup
Ghee - 3 tbsp
Carom seeds or ajjwain - 1/2 tsp
Jeera or cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste - 1 tsp
Baking soda For Churma - 1/4 tsp
Baatis - 4-5
Edible gum or goond - 2 tbsp
Crushed roasted nuts - 2 tbsp
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Jaggery or gur - 1/4 cup

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

In a pan, add 2 tsp oil. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal and chana dal. Saute for a minute.

2

Add curry leaves, green chillies, ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.

3

Add salt, turmeric powder and rava and roast for 5 minutes.

4

Then add roasted oats, grinded into a flour and roast for another 5 minutes.

5

Transfer them to a bowl and add curd to it.

6

Add water gradually and mix well.

7

Cover and keep it aside for 15 minutes.

8

Then add more water if needed and 1 sachet of fruit salt or eno.

9

Whisk it well.

10

Grease your moulds and add the batter in them.

11

Take a cooker or deep pan, add 1 inch water and place a stand in it. Now place the filled moulds over the stand and cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, or till a skewer inserted comes out clean. If using a cooker, remove the whistle.

12

Once done, take out the idlis and toast them lightly on a greased pan.

13

In another pan, heat oil for shallow frying.

14

In a bowl, take boiled potatoes, add salt, red chilli powder, cumin powder, besan and green chillies. Mix well and form a dough.

15

Take small portions and make 3-4 aloo tikkis from it.

16

Shallow fry them in hot oil.

17

Lay one toasted idli slice, apply some tomato sauce, few onion rings, cabbage leaves, aloo tikki, tomato slice and coconut chutney. Cover with the other slice and serve hot!

Cooking Techniques

kneadingbakingsautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

pancooker or deep pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

BaatiDal BaatiChurma

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