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langar dal recipe | amritsari dal | punjabi langar wali dal ki recipe

easy langar dal recipe | amritsari dal | punjabi langar wali dal ki recipe
Course dal
Cuisine punjabi
Keyword langar dal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soaking Time 4 hours
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 203kcal
Author HEBBARS KITCHEN

Ingredients

for pressure cooking:

  • ½ cup black urad dal
  • 2 tbsp chana dal
  • water for soaking
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 inch ginger chopped
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 cup water for pressure cooking

for dal:

  • 2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
  • 1 tsp cumin / jeera
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 3 chilli finely chopped
  • 1 tomato finely chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped

Instructions

  • firstly, in a large bowl soak ½ cup black urad dal and 2 tbsp chana dal in enough water for 4 hours.
  • drain off the water and transfer the soaked dal into the cooker.
  • add 3 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp oil and ½ tsp salt.
  • further, add 3 cup water and pressure cook for 6 whistles.
  • mash the dal slightly making sure it turns slightly creamy texture.
  • in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and splutter 1 tsp cumin and 1 bay leaf until it turns aromatic.
  • add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and 3 chilli.
  • saute until onions turn golden brown.
  • further add 1 tomato, ½ tsp salt and saute until tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
  • add in pressure cooked dal and mix well.
  • also, add 1 cup water and mix adjusting consistency as required.
  • cover and simmer for 10 minutes making sure all the flavours are well absorbed.
  • now add ¼ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
  • finally, enjoy langar wali dal with hot steamed rice or naan.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 811IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg