Authentic Himachali Khatta Meetha Seelu with Warm Pahadi Sidu
Experience the rustic charm of Himachal Pradesh with this tangy and sweet lentil delight. Paired with fluffy stuffed bread, it offers a comforting taste of mountain traditions.
60min
Total Time
4
Servings
Himachali
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Pressure cook the soaked black lentils with water, salt, and turmeric until tender and creamy.
2
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until smoking point, then lower the heat.
3
Add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, dried red chillies, and asafoetida, letting them splutter.
4
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw aroma disappears.
5
Pour in the cooked lentils and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
6
Mix in the tamarind pulp and jaggery powder to achieve a balanced sweet and sour flavor profile.
7
Simmer the curry on low heat for 10 minutes so the flavors meld together perfectly.
8
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot alongside freshly steamed Pahadi Sidu.
Ingredients
1 cup whole black lentils (mah ki daal), soaked
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
2 dried red chillies
1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
2 tablespoons jaggery powder
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
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