To have the taste of a dal and gravy together, this recipes suits the best. It would satisfy your taste buds to give a sense of spicy and tangy dal with a pickle flavour.For getting that perfect pickle flavour, I always keep Achari masala ready at home. The Achari masala can be used for turning any simple veggie, meat or fish into the totally different deliciousness elevating your spread to best one.Let’s go through how I did it… Read Also: How to make Achari Masala At home Achari Bharwan Baingan Achari Mirchi Fry Gobhi Achari
Ingredients you will need
Chana dal, Ridge Gourd (Turai)Onion, tomatoes, ginger paste and garlic pasteSpice Powders : Turmeric, Red Chili Powder, Dry Mango powder, Achari MasalaCumin seeds, fennel seeds, nigella seeds and methi seeds (fenugreek seeds)Vegetable oil, Salt and Water.
For Tempering
We will be needing cumin seeds, mustard seeds, Green chilies, hing (asafoetida) and Oil.
How to make Turai Chana dal
Boil chana dal with 4 cups of water till done (soft but not mushy). Reserve.In heavy bottom pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, nigella seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds and whole red chilies, allow them to crackle.Add add onion and fry till translucent.Then, add ginger garlic paste and fry for few minutes until raw smell goes off.Add tomatoes and fry on high heat for 3-4 minutes until soft.Next, add turai ( ridge gourd) and fry for 2 minutes on high heat.Add turmeric, amchoor , achaari masala and red chili powder, mixAdd boiled dal and mix well.Adjust the consistency of the dal and season with salt.Bring it to boil, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes. For tempering:In a small pan, heat oil.Add mustard seeds, cumin seed and allow it to crackleThen, add green chili slit and fry for few seconds. Add hing and take it off the heatPour this tempering over the cooked dalDish out and garnish with coriander leavesServe hot with phulkas, parathas or rice/pulao of your choice. 💓 We Love to hear back from you and appreciate your success stories !Have you tried this “Recipe”? Please feed us with your ★ star ratings and comments below. You can also FOLLOW me on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST for more fabulous recipes and updates.
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