Ingredients
1 tbsp Ghee (घी)
Water (पानी)
¼ cup Masoor Dal (मसूर दाल)
¼ cup Chana Dal (चना दाल)
¼ cup Tuvar Dal (तुवर दाल)
¼ cup Moong Dal (मूंग दाल)
¼ cup Urad dal (उड़द दाल)
Salt to taste (नमक स्वादानुसार)
1 tsp Turmeric Powder (हल्दी पाउडर)
½ tsp Degi Red Chilli Powder (देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर)
For Tempering
2 tbsp Ghee (घी)
2-3 Dry Red Chillies (सूखी लाल मिर्च)
½ tsp Cumin Seeds (जीरा)
¼ tsp Asafoetida (हींग)
1 medium Onion – sliced (प्याज़)
1 inch Ginger – crushed (अदरक)
1 tsp Degi Red Chilli Powder (देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर)
For Chilli Oil
4 tbsp Oil (तेल)
2 Dry Red Chillies (सूखी लाल मिर्च)
½ tsp Degi Red Chilli Powder (देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर)
For Garnish
Fresh Coriander Leaves (धनिया पत्ता)
Process
- In a cooker add ghee, water, masoor dal, chana dal, tuvar dal, moong dal.
- Add urad dal, salt, turmeric powder , degi red chilli powder then put the lid on and give it 3-4 whistles.
- Switch off the flames and let it cool down properly.
- In a mortar pestle, add ginger, crush it into a smooth paste.
For Tempering
- In a kadai, add ghee, dry red chillies, cumin seeds, asafoetida and let it splutter well.
- Add onion, ginger and sauté until translucent.
- Now add degi red chilli powder and the cooked dal from the cooker.
- Boil it for 5 to 7 minutes on medium heat.
- Garnish it with the prepared chilli oil and coriander sprig.
- Serve hot with steam rice.
For Chilli Oil
- In a tadka pan, heat oil once it’s hot, add dry red chilli, degi red chilli powder and mix it well.













