Khatti Dal (Sour Lentils), Hyderabad-Style
Khatti Dal is a popular dish in the cuisine of Hyderabad, known for its tangy and sour flavor. It is often served with biryani or rice as a side dish.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Toor Dal
- 4 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Tamarind
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 pinch Asafoetida
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
- 2 chopped Green Chilies
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 inch Ginger
- for garnishing Coriander Leaves
Instructions
- Wash the toor dal and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
- In a pressure cooker, add the soaked dal, water, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is cooked and soft.
- Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and mash the dal using a whisk or spoon.
- In a separate bowl, soak tamarind in warm water for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the pulp and discard the seeds.
- Add the tamarind pulp to the cooked dal and mix well.
- Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, green chilies, garlic, and ginger. Saute until the garlic turns golden brown.
- Pour this tempering over the dal and mix well.
- Cook the dal on low heat for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.