Bhega Dal Bhat or Gujju style Dhansak Video Recipe by Bhavna

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: pulses

Split peas provide a similar texture and protein content.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños offer a similar heat, while bell peppers are milder.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can mimic the aromatic flavor of bay leaves.

Wash tuvar dal well. Soak in water for a couple of hours.

In a pressure cooker cook the drained tuvar dal along with tomato and water and set aside.

In a pressure cooker, boil the vegetables and peanuts along with some water.

In a pressure cooker, add rice, water, salt, ghee and stir well. Cover and let cook until done.

Meanwhile, to the cooked dal add all the ingredients for the seasoning and stir to mix well.

Using a hand blender, blend everything.

Add the cooked vegetables and salt to the seasoned dal. Stir over medium heat and bring it to a boil. (Add more water as needed for desired consistency)

Add the cooked rice into the dal and vegetable curry. Stir and let simmer for a few minutes.

Meanwhile, you may prepare the tempering (tadka). Heat a separate pan with oil. When the oil is hot enough, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and red chili powder. Stir in the prepared tadka into the simmering dal and vegetable curry.

Finally garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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