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    Published: Oct 28, 2014 · Modified: Mar 10, 2022 by Smruti · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Gujarati Khatti Meethi Dal

    Indian meals are almost never complete without a dal. Every state in India has it's own way of preparing it using different dals: Pigeon peas, Moong, Yellow split peas etc. Gujarati dal is one of the famous items that feature on the menu of a Gujarati Thali. Made from split pigeon peas, this dal is characterized by its Sour (khatti) and Sweet (Meethi) taste. This flavorful mixture of lentil and spices is the staple food of Gujaratis.

    The ingredients that make it sour are either Amchur (Mango powder), Tamarind, Kokum or lemon. The sweet taste is generally from Jaggery. Sometimes sugar is also added. Gujarati dal is generally little thick and can also be modified to make another famous dish Dal Dhokli, Wheat dumplings in dal. Here is a quick recipe using Lemon and jaggery.

    Ingredients

    Split pigeon peas 1 cup

    Peanuts, a handful

    Spices: Bay leaves 1-2 , Cloves 3-4, Cinnamon stick 1 inch

    Dried Red Chilli 2-3

    Tomato, ¼ cup, diced

    Green chilli 1 slit lengthwise

    Curry leaves 3-4

    Jaggery 1 tbsp

    Condiments: Mustard seeds ½ tsp, Cumin seeds ½ tsp, asafoetida a pinch, Turmeric powder 1 tsp, Red Chilli powder 2 tsp, Salt 

    Juice of 1 lime

    Cilantro to garnish

    Ghee 2 tbsp

    Method

    Was and pressure cook pigeon peas with 1 ½ cup water and some salt and turmeric. Ensure that it is completely cooked. Open the cooker and completely mash the dal. Set aside.

    In a pan heat 1 tablespoon ghee and add sesame seeds and let them pop. Then add asafoetida and cumin seeds. Add the spices in a couple of seconds and then add curry leaves, red and green chilli. Mix well and add tomato and peanuts. Let the tomatoes cook for a few minutes. Combine the mashed dal in the pan and add a cup of water. Season with jaggery, salt and lemon juice. Add Red chilli powder and turmeric powder and mix well. 

    Let the dal cook covered and on medium flame for ten to fifteen minutes, stirring occasionally. Once it is completely cooked, turn down the flame and garnish with cilantro. Add a dollop of Ghee to enhance its flavor ( however, this is optional). This dal tastes best with plain Steamed Rice or Jeera Rice.

    Another dish prepared from Gujarati Dal is Dal Dholki. This one pot dish is actually a meal by itself!

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