
Spicy Palak Dal with Masala Pulao दाल पालक & मसाला पुलाओ
Ingredients
2 tbsp Ghee, घी
1 cup washed Tovar dal, slightly soaked, तूर दाल
1 cup washed Masoor dal, slightly soaked, मसूर दाल
1 cup washed Yellow moong dal, slightly soaked, पीली मूंग दाल
1 tsp Degi red chilli powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
½ tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर
A pinch of asafoetida, हींग
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादानुसार
7-8 cups Water for cooking, पानी
Prepared remaining Tadka, तैयार किया हुआ तड़का
For First Tadka
1 ½ tbsp Ghee, घी
1 tsp Cumin seeds, जीरा
A pinch of asafoetida, हींग
2-3 Garlic cloves, chopped, लहसुन
1 large Onion, chopped, प्याज
2 Green chilli, chopped, हरी मिर्च
1 tsp Degi red chilli powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
1 tsp Turmeric powder, हल्दी पाउडर
A pinch of asafoetida, हींग
1 tsp Coriander powder, धनिया पाउडर
1 tsp Ghee, घी
½ cup fresh Tomato puree, ताज़े टमाटर की प्यूरी
2 cups fresh Spinach leaves, chopped,पालक
½ cup Water, पानी
Salt to taste, नमक स्वादानुसार
For Second Tadka
1 tbsp Oil, तेल
½ tsp Cumin seeds, जीरा
2 Dry red chilli, cut into half, सूखी लाल मिर्च
A pinch of asafoetida, हींग
½ tsp Degi red chilli powder, देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
For Garnish
Coriander sprig, धनिया पत्ता
Lemon wedge, नींबू की फलियां
For Masala Pulav
1 tbsp Oil, तेल
1 tsp Cumin seeds,जीरा
½ cup Prepared Tadka, तैयार किया हुआ तड़का (remove before adding spinach)
few fresh Fenugreek leaves, ताजा मेथी के पत्ते
2 cups Cooked rice, पके हुए चावल
2 Green chilli, chopped, हरी मिर्च
2 tbsp Coriander leaves, chopped, धनिया पत्ता
Process
- In a deep sauce pot, add ghee, soaked tovar dal, masoor dal, yellow moong dal and mix it well.
- Add degi red chilli powder, turmeric powder, a pinch of asafoetida mix it well on medium flame.
- Now, add salt to taste and water. Cover it with the lid and cook until it’s done.
- Once the dal is cooked, pour the prepared tadka and mix it well.
- In the same pan, add water, salt to taste and bring it to a boil.
- Transfer it into the sauce pot and mix it well.
- In a serving bowl, add prepared dal and pour the second tadka on top of it.
- Garnish it with coriander sprig and serve hot with masala pulav.
For First Tadka
- In a non-stick pan, add ghee, cumin seeds and let it splutter. Add a pinch of asafoetida, garlic saute until light brown.
- Add onion and saute it well, add green chilli, degi red chilli powder. Turmeric powder, a pinch of asafoetida, coriander powder and saute it well.
- Add little ghee and saute for a minute. Add fresh tomato puree and saut on medium flame.
- Remove atls 1 cup of prepared tadka in a bowl and keep it aside for further use.
- Now, add chopped spinach and mix everything well.
For Second Tadka
- Heat oil in a tadka pan, add cumin seeds and let it splutter well.
- Add dry red chillies, a pinch of asafoetida and saute well.
- Add degi red chilli powder and saute it well.
For Masala Pulav
- In a deep bottom non-stick pan, add oil, once it’s hot, add cumin seeds, prepare first tadka and mix it well.
- Add fresh fenugreek leaves and saute it well. Add cooked rice and mix everything well.
- Add green chilli, coriander leaves and mix it well.
- Serve hot with palak dal.