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Methiwali Chausa Dal

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course dinner|lunch|Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 386 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Split Urad dal with skin
  • 2 tbsp Wheat flour
  • ½ c up Methi leaves clean, wash, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Sour curds blended
  • 2 tbsp Onion
  • 5-6 Garlic flakes
  • 2-3 Green chilis
  • 1 inch Ginger piece
  • 1 tbsp Coriander leaves
  • ¾ tsp Fennel seeds
  • ¾ tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • Lemon to taste

For Vagar

  • ½ tsp Mustard seeds
  • 2-3 Dry red chili
  • ¼ tsp Hing
  • 4 Clove
  • ½ tsp Haldi powder
  • ½ tbsp Mustard oil
  • tbsp Ghee

Instructions
 

  • Wash the split de-husked urad dal, drain and spread out on a napkin and allow to dry
  • Pound the green chili, garlic, ginger, coriander leaves,fennel seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds using a mortar and pestal, or grind coarsely in a mixer
  • Dry roast the urad dal on a low flame for a few minutes, cool, grind to a coarse powder in a mixer
  • Heat mustard oil in a deep pan, add the mustard seeds, when they crackel add dry red chili, hing, onion, ground masala paste and saute
  • Add the methi leaves and saute for 3-4 minutes adding the ghee
  • Add the coarsely ground urad dal and wheat flour and saute for 2-3 minutes, add the haldi powder and salt
  • Gently add 2 ½ cups of warm water, stir continuously
  • Cover and simmer on a low flame for 4-5 minutes, you may add more warm water if needed
  • Blend the curds with ¼ cup water and gently mix it into the dal
  • Cook for some more time
  • Adjust the consistency and the seasonings, add a dash of lime
  • Serve hot with millet roti and Alu ke gutke (dry sauted potato vegetable) and salad

Notes

Highlights:
  • Methiwali Chausa Dal is a hearty dish made with split urad dal, flavored with fenugreek leaves and aromatic spices.
  • Enhanced with a tangy curd blend and a touch of lime, it pairs perfectly with millet roti and sautéed potatoes.
NUTRIENT VALUES PER SERVING
Energy
386 kcal
Carbohydrate
24.6 g
Protein
6.4 g
Fat
5.84 g
Calcium
121.2 mg
Iron
0.94 mg
Total Fibre
2.54 g