Langar wali Dal

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Urad Dal (soaked overnight and drained)
• 1/2 Cup Chana Dal (soaked overnight and drained)
• 1/4 Cup Rajma (soaked overnight and drained)
• 1 Tablespoon Crushed Ginger
• 1 Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 Green Chillies (crushed)
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 5 Cups Water
• 2 Tablespoons Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Ghee
• 2 Teaspoons Cumin Seeds
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 Large Onion (sliced)
• 1 Tablespoon roughly chopped Ginger
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon roughly chopped Garlic
• 2 Tomatoes (roughly chopped)
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon Coriander Powder
• 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 Tablespoon Red Chilli Powder
• 2 Green Chillies (chopped)
• 4 Tablespoons chopped Coriander Leaves (divided)
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 Cup Water
• 3/4 Teaspoon Garam Masala

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Pressure Cook ---

2. 2

   Pressure cook: Add soaked urad dal, chana dal, rajma, crushed ginger, onion, green chillies, salt, bay leaf and 5 cups of water to a pressure cooker. Turn on the heat, cover the lid and ensure the whistle is secured.

3. 3

   Pressure cook: Cook on medium flame until the first whistle and then turn the heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes in total.

4. 4

   Mash dal: Once done, turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally. Remove the whistle, open the lid and lightly mash the dal. Keep aside.

5. 5

   --- Dal Tempering ---

6. 6

   Saute aromatics: Add oil and ghee to a kadai and allow it to heat up on a medium flame. Add cumin seeds and allow it to splutter. Add bay leaf, garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

7. 7

   Fry onions: Add onion and fry until they turn golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.

8. 8

   Cook dried powders: Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and green chillies and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the raw smell goes away.

9. 9

   Cook tomatoes: Add tomatoes, green chillies, coriander leaves and cook for 7-8 minutes or until tomatoes have softened. Add ¼ cup water when it starts sticking to the bottom and mix.

10. 10

    Simmer dal: Add this mix to the dal and stir to combine. Add garam masala, mix, and bring this to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, add coriander leaves and mix. Serve hot!