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Amritsari Dal: The Smokey, Wholesome Dish From The 16th Century

By Aanchal Mathur

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As the name suggests, Amritsari dal is a Punjabi dish that has its roots in the city of Amritsar from the 16th century.  

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It is traditionally made with urad dal and chana dal that are soaked overnight and then cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. 

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Also known as Langarwali dal, this is famous for its smokey flavour, which is achieved by adding a piece of charcoal just before serving.  

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Ingredients

1 Cup Urad Dal 1 cup Chana Dal 2 Bay Leaf 1 tbsp Roughly Chopped Ginger 1 tbsp Roughly Chopped Garlic 1 large Roughly Chopped Onion 1 medium Roughly Chopped Tomatoes 

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Ingredients

2 tbsp Ghee 1 tsp Cumin Seeds 1 tsp Red Chili Powder 1/2 tsp Haldi 1 tsp Coriander Powder Salt according to taste 

Pressure Cooker

Step 1

Add water and soak the dals in a pressure cooker. To this add half of the ginger and garlic, turmeric powder, and red chili powder.  

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Step 2

Add bay leaf and let this pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. While the dal cooks, prepare the tadka in another pan. 

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Step 3

Heat ghee and some oil, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Add the remaining ginger-garlic along with onions and tomatoes. 

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Step 4

Once the ingredients turn a little soft, add dry spices and salt and mix well. Add the cooked dal and let this boil for a minimum of 15 minutes. 

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Step 5

Once done, garnish with loads of chopped coriander and some ghee. Serve hot.