Charishma's Special Vegetarian Dhaabay Ki Dal O' De

Name: Charishma's Special Vegetarian Dhaabay Ki Dal O' Delicious and S
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup bengal gram dal, split (chana dal); ¼ cup red kidney beans (rajma); ¼ cup black Urad Dal; 2 medium onions, peeled, washed and finely chopped; 9 garlic cloves, peeled, washed and finely chopped; 2 green chilies, washed, ends trimmed and chopped; 3 medium tomatoes, washed, peeled and finely chopped; 1 small tomatoes, washed, peeled and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon cumin powder; ¼ cup fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt; 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves, crushed (kasoori methi); 10 tablespoons yoghurt, beaten; 2 -3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped (to garnish)

Servings: persons

¼ cup bengal gram dal, split (chana dal)
¼ cup red kidney beans (rajma)
¼ cup black Urad Dal
2 medium onions, peeled, washed and finely chopped
9 garlic cloves, peeled, washed and finely chopped
2 green chilies, washed, ends trimmed and chopped
3 medium tomatoes, washed, peeled and finely chopped
1 small tomatoes, washed, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon cumin powder
¼ cup fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt
1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves, crushed (kasoori methi)
10 tablespoons yoghurt, beaten
2 -3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped (to garnish)

1
Clean all the lentils (dals) individually to remove stones, other grains, dirt, etc.
2
Wash all the dals individually in 5 to 6 changes of water.
3
Soak all the dals for atleast 6 hours or overnight.
4
Drain the soaked dals the following morning i.e.
5
the morning when you will be preparing this lentil curry.
6
Add 6 cups of water to the dals and pressure cook them until they are completely cooked.
7
Mix well and use a round ladle to do so.
8
Keep aside.
9
Heat oil in a pot.
10
Once hot, add onions, garlic and green chillies.
11
Saute until the onions are golden brown in colour and the raw smell of garlic is gone.
12
Fold in the red chilli powder and cumin powder.
13
Stir-fry briefly.
14
Add the chopped tomatoes and mix well.
15
Allow to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously, until they are softened.
16
Stir in the cooked dals and mix well.
17
Add salt to taste and corriander leaves.
18
Cook the dal on low flame for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
19
Sprinkle kasoori methi on the dal and mix well.
20
Garnish with corriander leaves.
21
Serve hot with long grain Basmati rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup bengal gram dal, split (chana dal), ¼ cup red kidney beans (rajma), ¼ cup black Urad Dal, 2 medium onions, peeled, washed and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Charishma's Special Vegetarian Dhaabay Ki Dal O' Delicious and S falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Charishma's Special Vegetarian Dhaabay Ki Dal O' Delicious and S

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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