dal baati recipe in appe pan | राजस्थानी दाल बाटी चूरमा | rajasthani dal bati churma | dal baati

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

jaggery

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar is more affordable and similar in sweetness.

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is a cheaper alternative.

black gram lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often less expensive.

Prepare the dough by mixing whole wheat flour, semolina, salt, and ghee until crumbly.

Add water gradually and knead until smooth; let it rest for 30 minutes.

Divide the dough into equal-sized balls and shape them into round baatis.

Place the baatis in an appe pan and cook until golden brown.

Meanwhile, soak black gram lentils in water for 2-3 hours.

Drain and boil the lentils with turmeric and water until soft, about 30 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds, ginger, green chilies, and garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Add chopped onion and tomato; cook until the mixture thickens.

Stir in the boiled lentils and simmer for 10 minutes; adjust seasoning.

Prepare churma by crushing baked baatis and mixing with melted ghee, jaggery, and cardamom.

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