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Darbari Dal ( Pressure Cooker )

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1/3 cup masoor (split red lentil) dal
1/3 cup green moong dal (split green gram)
2 tbsp toovar (arhar) dal
3 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi) (haldi)
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
2 tbsp fresh curd (dahi) , beaten
2 tbsp fresh cream
For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
For Serving
Method
- Clean, wash and soak the dals together in a bowl for an hour. Drain and keep aside.
- Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker, add the cumin seeds, onions, dried fenugreek leaves, green chillies and ginger-garlic paste, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till the onions turn translucent.
- Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder and garam masala, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the dals, salt and 2½ cups of hot water, mix well and pressure cook on a high flame for 3 whistles.
- Lower the flame and pressure cook for another whistle.
- Allow the steam to escape using natural release method, ( refer handy tip) before opening the lid.
- Add the curds and cream and mix well.
- Garnish with coriander and serve immediately with rice and salad.
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Foodie#430365
March 13, 2025, midnight
It's a great recipe!! Quick and easy to make!!

Priya
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tried it for the first time and we LOVED IT! Simple, but delicious flavors! This one is a keeper!

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Priya We are very happy to know you have loved the Darbari Dal recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!