Dal Chawal is a beloved and comforting Indian meal made with lentils (dal) and rice (chawal). This nutritious and hearty dish is a staple in many Indian households due to its simplicity, delicious flavour, and the ease with which it can be prepared. For all the busy bees, here’s a simple recipe for making dal chawal on your own.
Ingredients you need:
• Masoor dal (red lentils)
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 chopped tomato
• 1 chopped green chilli
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Oil
• Water
• Fresh coriander leaves
• 1 cup rice
Follow these instructions
Step 1- Rinse 1 cup of red lentils under cold water 3-4 times.
Step 2- In a pressure cooker, add the washed lentils and 3 cups of water. Cook on medium heat for 3-4 whistles.
Step 3- For tadka, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds and 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional). Let them sizzle.
Step 4- Add onion and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2 minutes. Then add tomato and green chilli.
Step 5- Cook until the tomato becomes soft. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt to taste. Stir well.
Step 6- Add the cooked dal to the pan with the tadka. Mix well and adjust the consistency with water as needed.
Step 7- Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes to blend the flavours. Add garam masala and cook for 2 more minutes.
Step 8- For preparing rice, wash 1 cup of rice under cold water 3-4 times.
Step 9- Add washed rice to pressure cooker. Mix one teaspoon of ghee and 2 cups of water. And cook for 3-4 whistles.
Your delicious dal chawal is ready to be served! Enjoy!