Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Chainsoo (Uttaranchal recipe - urad dal)


  • Urad dal (whole) - 1 cup

  • Oil - (preferably mustard) : 1/2 cup

  • Garlic - 4 to 5 cloves

  • Cumin seeds - 1 tsp

  • Black pepper - 4 nos

  • Red chillies (whole) - 4 to 5

  • Asafetida - 1 pinch

  • Dry coriander powder - 1/2 tsp

  • Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

  • Water - 3 cups

  • Salt - to taste

  • Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp

Procedure



  1. Roast urad dal for 3-5 minutes until it becomes aromatic. Grind the roasted seeds to a coarse powder.

  2. Heat oil in Karhai. Add garlic cloves, cumin seeds, red chillies, black pepper, and hing (asafetida)

  3. Add dal powder and roast for 1-2 minutes. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, salt and water. Bring to a boil.

  4. Cover and cook till the dal becomes very soft. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.

  5. Garnish with garam masala and coriander leaves.

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