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Gujarati Dal

Gujarati Dal

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Gujarati Dal is a majestic and profoundly aromatic heritage masterpiece, uniquely celebrated for its sweet-tangy pigeon-pea base and intense spice-infusion profile. This recipe features specifically prepared batches of tuvar dal simmered with a bold amount of peanuts, jaggery, and traditional regional spices. Known for its sophisticated thin-golden appearance and status as a world-famous mandatory component in traditional high-end Indian luxury thali sessions, it represents the soulful heart of modern 'Balanced-Flavor' innovations. The taste is intensely rich and savory-sweet, with the tempering providing a unique professional-grade aromatic lift. Best enjoyed hot. A mandatory choice for the refined regional food seekers.

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyMedium
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Ingredients

1 cup Tuvar dal (Split pigeon peas), washed
1/4 cup Peanuts, soaked
2 tbsp Jaggery, grated
1 tbsp Lemon juice or Tamarind pulp
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds
2 Cloves
1 Cinnamon stick
2 tbsp Ghee
Fresh coriander
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Using fresh hand-grated jaggery is mandatory for achieving the most professional-grade deep sweetness and caramel color.
  • Ensuring the peanuts are soaked before boiling provides the absolute secret to achieving superior professional-grade tender-but-crunchy bite.
  • The addition of a few kokum pieces provides the essential professional-grade traditional tangy-lift.
  • Always boil the dal thoroughly after tempering specifically to ensure the signature professional-grade integrated flavor profile is enjoyed.

Nutritional Information(Per 1 bowl (200ml))

Calories

190 kcal

Protein

10g

Fat

8g

Carbs

24g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.