Dal sunehri is an Indian lentils stew; which is the combination of two lentils (split black gram and split bengal gram), and seasoned with spices. Sunehri means golden in hindi; when this lentils stew is ready, it comes out beautiful golden in color.
What is Dal Sunehri?
Dal sunehri is an Indian lentils stew; which is the combination of two lentils (split black gram & split bengal gram), and seasoned with spices. Sunehri means golden in hindi; when this lentils stew is ready, it comes out beautiful golden in color.
So I decided to name it, ‘Dal Sunehri’. This creamy, aromatic, and spicy lentils stew is a perfect side dish for lunch/dinner. Dal sunehri goes very well with flatbreads or steamed rice.
Let’s learn to make Dal Sunehri in easy to understand quick steps.
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Heat a pressure cooker. Add black gram, and split black gram, salt, tomato, asafoetida along with 4 cups of water. Cover the lid, and pressure cook for 6 whistles. Let it cook on on low heat for about 10 minutes. When the cooker is cooled off, open it.
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Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard, and cumin seeds to it. When they start to splutter, add onion paste along with ginger-garlic paste. Saute for about 3-4 minutes or till it turns pink.
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Add chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder along with 1/4 cup of water. Let the spices cook with water for few minutes. Add kasuri methi and cook for 2 minutes.
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Now add boiled dal, and mix well. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and again mix well. Remove from heat.
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Serve hot with any of your favorite bread or or steamed rice. Enjoy!
Recipe Card
Dal Sunehri – Split Black Gram and Bengal Gram Spiced Stew [Recipe]
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| Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
|---|---|---|
| 40 mins | ||
| Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
| Sides | Indian | 4 |
| Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
| 121 calories | 1 Serving |
INGREDIENTS
For Dal Sunehri //
- skinless split black gram, washed - 1 cup
- split bengal gram, washed - 1/2 cup
- onion paste – 1/2 cup
- green chili, chopped
- tomato, chopped – 1
- ginger-garlic paste – 1 tablespoon
- chili powder – 1tsp
- cumin seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
- mustard seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
- coriander powder – 2 teaspoons
- turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
- garam masala powder – 1/4 teaspoon
- dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) – 1 tablespoon
- pinch of asafoetida
- olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
INSTRUCTIONS:
How to Make Dal Sunehri //
- Heat a pressure cooker. Add black gram, and split black gram, salt, tomato, asafoetida along with 4 cups of water. Cover the lid, and pressure cook for 6 whistles. Let it cook on on low heat for about 10 minutes. When the cooker is cooled off, open it.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard, and cumin seeds to it. When they start to splutter, add onion paste along with ginger-garlic paste. Saute for about 3-4 minutes or till it turns pink.
- Add chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder along with 1/4 cup of water. Let the spices cook with water for few minutes. Add kasuri methi and cook for 2 minutes.
- Now add boiled dal, and mix well. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and again mix well. Remove from heat.
- Serve hot with any of your favorite bread or or steamed rice. Enjoy!
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Author: Anupama
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