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Lucknowi Dal

In Lucknow they cook their dals with milk which gives it a special shahi taste. This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel

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Lucknowi  Dal
Main Ingredients Split Pigeon Pea, Milk
Cuisine Uttar Pradesh
Course Dals and Kadhis
Prep Time 11-15 minutes
Cook time 16-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg
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Ingredients list for Lucknowi Dal

  • 1 cup Split Pigeon Pea soaked
  • to taste Milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 Green chillies slit
  • a few sprigs Fresh coriander leaves
  • 4 Dried red chillies
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • a pinch Asafoetida
  • 1 cup Milk

Method

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  1. Drain and put dal in a pressure cooker, add 2 cups water, salt, turmeric powder, green chillies and cook till 2 whistles are given out. Open the lid when the pressure reduces completely.
  2. Chop coriander leaves. Chop red chillies and remove seeds.
    Heat ghee in a non stick pan, add cumin seeds, asafoetida and red chillies and saute till fragrant.
  3. Add milk to dal and mix well.
    Add the tempering to the dal and mix well.
  4. Add coriander leaves and mix well.
    Serve hot.

Nutrition Info

Calories 1014
Carbohydrates 51
Protein 124
Fat 41.6
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