Gujrati Dal Recipe

Name: Gujrati Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup urad dall mixed with other dall varieties; 3 medium tomatoes cut into wedges; 1 small eggplant sliced; 1 medium zucchini; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon ginger chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic chopped; 2 each green chili peppers minced; 4 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter); 3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds, black; 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds; ⅓ teaspoon asafetida; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup urad dall mixed with other dall varieties
3 medium tomatoes cut into wedges
1 small eggplant sliced
1 medium zucchini
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon ginger chopped
1 teaspoon garlic chopped
2 each green chili peppers minced
4 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
3/4 teaspoon mustard seeds, black
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
⅓ teaspoon asafetida
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped

1
Wash dal.
2
Place legumes in a bowl and cover with hot water.
3
Soak for 2 hours, drain and rinse.
4
Put in a large pot with the turmeric, ginger, garlic, chilies and 3 cups water.
5
Boil and simmer for 45 minutes.
6
Turn off heat and let cool slightly.
7
Puree with a wire whisk.
8
Heat ghee in a deep pot and add mustard seeds.
9
Fry for 15 seconds.
10
Add cumin seeds and cook for 10 seconds.
11
Add asafetida and cook for a second or two, then add the tomatoes.
12
Cook, stirring rapidly, for 3 to 4 minutes.
13
Add eggplant and zucchini and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
14
Add lentil puree and salt and bring to a boil.
15
Reduce heat and cook covered for 20 minutes.
16
Serve over plain rice.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup urad dall mixed with other dall varieties, 3 medium tomatoes cut into wedges, 1 small eggplant sliced, 1 medium zucchini, and more.

Yes, Gujrati Dal falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Gujrati Dal

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