Sour Dal Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Sour Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red gram, split; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 tablespoons red chili powder; 1 pinch asafoetida powder; 2 tablespoons jaggery, crushed; 4 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (black); 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, crushed; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; salt; vegetable oil (to fry)

Servings: persons

1 cup red gram, split
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons red chili powder
1 pinch asafoetida powder
2 tablespoons jaggery, crushed
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon mustard seeds (black)
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, crushed
3 cloves garlic, crushed
salt
vegetable oil (to fry)

1
Pressure cook the toor dal.
2
Add turmeric and asofoetida.
3
Mash the dal.
4
Add tamarind pulp and chilli powder.
5
Add water to make it of pouring consistency.
6
Heat oil in a vessel.
7
Add asofoetida and mustard seeds.
8
Once the latter stop spluttering, add bay leaves and the crushed garlic.
9
Add the dal once the garlic turns golden brown.
10
Add salt and jaggery.
11
Boil well.
12
Remove from fire and garnish with corriander leaves.
13
Serve hot with rice or rotis.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red gram, split, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 tablespoons red chili powder, 1 pinch asafoetida powder, and more.

Yes, Sour 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.

Sour Dal

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