A traditional Rajasthani dish made with chana daal and served with rice, featuring a flavorful tarka.
Ingredients
Daal
- 3/4cupchana daal
- 1pieceonion (medium, roughly cut)
- 1piecetomato (medium, roughly chopped)
- 2piecegreen chilli (roughly chopped)
- 1tspsalt
- 1/4tspturmeric
- 1/2cupwater
- 1tspghee
Tarka
- 1tbspghee
- 1/4tspheeng
- 1tspcumin seeds
- 10piececurry leaves
- 1inginger (thinly sliced)
- 2piecedried red chilli
- 1/2tspred chilli powder
- 1/2tspgaram masala
- 2tbspcoriander leaves (chopped)
How to make Rajasthani Daal Rice
Cooking Daal
In one cup of boiling water, add chana daal, onion, tomato, green chilli, salt, and turmeric. Mix well.
Add 0.5 cup of water and ghee. Cover and cook on low heat until the daal is fully cooked.
Let it cool down while covered for 30 minutes. Open and mix well.
Preparing Tarka
Heat ghee in a pan. Add heeng and cumin seeds until they sputter.
Add curry leaves and ginger, and let it heat.
Add dried red chilli and red chilli powder. Fry briefly.
Pour the tarka over the cooked daal.
Final Touch
Mix well and add water if required to adjust consistency.
Boil the daal once more, sprinkle garam masala, and mix.
Add coriander leaves, mix well, and serve with rice.
Tips & Tricks
Letting the daal sit covered after cooking helps it absorb flavors better.
Adjust the amount of water based on your preferred consistency.
FAQS
What is the cooking process for Rajasthani Daal Rice?
To prepare Rajasthani Daal Rice, start by boiling chana daal with onion, tomato, green chilli, salt, and turmeric in water. Once cooked, let it cool before preparing the tarka by heating ghee and adding heeng, cumin seeds, curry leaves, ginger, dried red chilli, and red chilli powder. Pour this tarka over the daal, mix well, and adjust the consistency with water if needed. Finally, sprinkle garam masala and garnish with coriander leaves before serving with rice.
Is Rajasthani Daal Rice suitable for vegetarians or vegans?
Yes, Rajasthani Daal Rice is a vegetarian dish as it primarily consists of chana daal and vegetables. However, if you want to make it vegan, you can substitute ghee with vegetable oil or coconut oil in the recipe.
What can I use as a substitute for chana daal in Rajasthani Daal Rice?
If you don't have chana daal, you can substitute it with split yellow lentils (moong daal) or even red lentils (masoor daal). Keep in mind that cooking times may vary slightly, so adjust accordingly.
How should I store leftover Rajasthani Daal Rice?
Leftover Rajasthani Daal Rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, simply warm it on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if it has thickened.
What dishes pair well with Rajasthani Daal Rice?
Rajasthani Daal Rice pairs beautifully with a variety of side dishes. You can serve it with pickles, papad, or a side of vegetable curry for a complete meal. A refreshing cucumber salad or raita also complements the flavors well.
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