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Dalithoy

Kokani style lentil preparation
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: GSB Cuisine, Indian
Keyword: dalithoy, kokani
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 130kcal

Equipment

  • pressure cooker
  • Wok

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Toor dal can be replaced with moong dal
  • 2-3 Chilies
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 2 tsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 2 Red chilies
  • 1/4 tsp Asafoetida
  • Coriander/ drumsticks Not a part of the original traditional recipe but my grandma used them. I like them. So basically, they are optional.

Instructions

  • Cook the dal in a pressure cooker with split green chilies, grated ginger, and turmeric.
  • Once cooked, add in the salt when the dal is hot and mix properly.
  • Place the dal on low flame to cook further.
  • Side by side for seasoning, heat oil. Then add mustard seeds and let them sputter.
  • Add in the red chilies to the seasoning followed by the asafoetida.
  • Pour the seasoning over the dal.
  • Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.

Notes

  • Soaking the dal 2-3 hours prior to cooking helps reducing cooking time.
  • Cooking dal in an open clay vessel is a great option. Unfortunately, I didn't have a clay vessel handy.
  • Serve hot with unpolished/brown rice and a little bit of ghee. Don't forget to add a vegetable along to make it a balanced meal.