Jeera Rice With Dal - Dal Chawal Recipe - Indian Main Course Recipe - Smita Deo
Ingredients
- Ghee3 tbsp
- Bay leaf2
- Cinnamon1 inch
- Cardamom3
- Clove8
- Cumin2 ½ tsp
- Rice2 cups
- Saltto taste
- Red lentil1 cup
- Tomato · chopped1
- Onion · chopped1
- Turmeric½ tsp
- Peppercorn6–7
- Curry8–10
- Ginger · finely chopped1 inch
- Chili pepper · finely chopped3
- Garlic · finely chopped5 cloves
- Chili powder1 tsp
Instructions
- For the jeera rice: heat ghee in a pot, add bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves.
- When the spices smell fragrant, add cumin seeds and the soaked rice, mix and sauté for a minute.
- Add 4 cups water and salt, bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and cook for 5-6 minutes.
- For the dal: in a pressure cooker, add soaked masoor dal, tomato, onion, 1 cup water and turmeric, mix, and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- For the tempering: heat ghee in a pan, add peppercorns, cloves, cumin seeds, curry leaves, ginger, green chillies and garlic, and sauté for a minute.
- Add red chilli powder, stir, lower the heat and add the cooked dal.
- Add salt, mix well, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander, stir, and serve the dal with the rice.
Summarized from Get Curried's video. Watch it for the details.
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