Authentic Parsi Dhana Dar
A fragrant, comforting Parsi lentil dish flavored with heaps of fresh coriander, cumin, and garlic, traditionally served with steaming basmati rice and golden fried potatoes.
55min
Total Time
4
Servings
Parsi
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Pressure cook the soaked toor dal with turmeric powder and two cups of water for 3 to 4 whistles until completely soft and mashed.
2
Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan and add the cumin seeds, letting them splutter.
3
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies, sautéing until fragrant without browning.
4
Stir in the chopped spring onions and cook for a couple of minutes until soft.
5
Pour in the cooked toor dal and mix well, adding a little water if the consistency is too thick.
6
Add the red chili powder and salt, then simmer the dal on low heat for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
7
Stir in the generous mountain of finely chopped fresh coriander leaves and turn off the heat.
8
Finish with fresh lemon juice just before serving hot with steamed rice.
Ingredients
1 cup toor dal, washed and soaked for 30 minutes
2 cups fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
1 bunch spring onions, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
2 green chilies, slit
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
2 tbsp ghee or oil
Salt to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
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