Authentic Sindhi Bhrat Ji Dal with Phulka
A deeply comforting Sindhi yellow moong dal cooked with tangy tomatoes, aromatic spices, and a tempering of garlic and curry leaves. Served alongside soft whole wheat phulkas for a wholesome meal.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Sindhi
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Pressure cook the soaked moong dal with 3 cups of water, turmeric powder, and salt for 3 whistles until soft and mushy.
2
Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafoetida, letting them splutter.
3
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, then mix in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies.
4
Pour in the tomato puree along with red chili powder and coriander powder, cooking until the oil separates from the masala.
5
Add the cooked dal to the pan, adjust consistency with warm water, and simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with soft phulkas.
Ingredients
1 cup yellow moong dal, washed and soaked for 20 minutes
3 tablespoons ghee
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
2 onions, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, pureed
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies, slit
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Whole wheat phulkas to serve
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