Veg dalcha

VEG DALCHA / SAALNA FOR BIRYANIS OR PULAO

INGREDIENTS

• Toor dal – 4 tbsp
• Chana dal – 3 tbsp
• Oil – 2 tsp
• Whole garam masla – 1 piece of cinnamom + 2 clove + 2 green cardamom
• Onion finely chopped – 1
• Tomato finely chopped – 1
• Brinjal sliced – 2 small OR any other veges
• Raw mango – 2 small piece [ optional ]
• Tamarind – small goose berry size
• Ginger garlic paste – 1 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli pwdr – 1tsp or as per taste
• Coriander pwdr – 2 tsp
• Garam masala pwdr – 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric pwdr – 1/2 tsp
• Finely chopped mint + coriander leaves – 1 cup
• Salt to taste

PREPARATION

1. Clean .wash and soak both the dals for 20 mins .Pressure cook it with turmeric + salt .
2. Once done mash it and keep aside .
3. Slice the brinjal into thin wedges to save cooking time.
4. Soak the tamarind in 1 cup of hot water , squeeze and extract the juice .

METHOD

Heat oil in a pan and add the whole garam masala and fry .

Add onions and fry till brown .

Add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell leaves .

Add tomatoes + salt and fry till oil separates.

Add chilli pwdr + turmeric + garam masla pwdr + coriander pwdr and fry .

Add coriander leaves + mint leaves and fry till leaves shrink.

Add brinjal + mango piece and mix well ,so that it is coated with the masalas .

Add tamarind juice and cook for a minute for raw smell of the tamarind to leave .

Add 1 1/2 or 2 cup of water, cover and cook  for few minutes till the brinjal softens .

Add the dal and mix well .

Adjust hot water if required ,to adjust consistency .

*** it should not be very watery .the gravy thickens on cooling .

Simmer on low for a minute and off the flame .

Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves .

Veg dalcha is ready to serve with biryanis / pulaos / plain rice or parathas .

NOTES

1. The same recipe goes for non veg dalcha – use mutton or chicken .
2. Instead of brinjal ,we can use bottle gourd / pumpkin / potato / drumstick etc just like sambar .
3. It is very similar to sambar ,the only difference is we use garam masala instead of sambar masala .
4. Instead of taking 2 dals ,we can just make with chana dal .
5. Mango is optional .

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