Varan Phal - SK Khazana

Ingredients list for Varan Phal - SK Khazana

• 1 cup Toor dal
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour dough made with alittle oil and salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida
• 2-3 tables Ghee
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
• 15-20 Curry leaves
• 2-3 Green chillies slit
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Garlic finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Goda masala
• 1 tablespoon Tamarind pulp
• 2 teaspoons Jaggery chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon Coriander leaves freshly chopped
• Fresh coriander sprig for garnish
• Fried papads to serve
• Onion rings to serve
• Lemon wedges to serve

Method

1. Take toor dal in a large bowl, wash it well and drain. Add sufficient water and soak for 30-45 minutes. Pressure cook with turmeric powder and ¼ tsp asafoetida till 4-5 whistles are released.
2. Heat ghee in a deep pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, green chillies, remaining asafoetida and garlic, mix and sauté till garlic turns golden brown.
3. Add the cooked dal and mix well. Add goda masala, tamarind pulp, jaggery and salt and mix till well combined.
4. Add 2-2½ cups water and mix well. Cover and cook on medium heat till the mixture comes to a boil.
5. Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into balls. Apply a little ghee on the worktop, keep a dough ball on it and roll out into a thin roti.
6. Cut the roti into diamond shape or any desired shape with a pizza cutter or a knife. Add these pieces to the boiling dal and mix well.
7. Add coriander leaves and mix. Cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes or till the phal are cooked completely.