Tadka Daal

Daal Tadka probably doesn't need any introduction, it's very popular dish that you'd find almost in any Indian restaurants. There are several variations and everyone likes them their own way, let's see,

Ingredients

- Daal: Tuar (Pigeon Pea), Masoor (Red Lentil), Urad (Black Gram), Chana (Bengal Gram)
- Ghee (Clarified Butter), Cumin Seeds, Mustard Seeds, Bay Leaf, Green Chili, Curry Leaves, Onion
- Asafoetida, Ginger, Garam Masala, Coriander Powder, Red Chili Powder, Turmeric Powder & Salt

Recipe

- Mix equal amount of Tuar Daal, Masoor Daal, Urad Daal and Chana Daal.
- Add all the Daal, and triple amount of water & Ginger into pressure cooker, cook until 4 whistle.
- In a dip pan, add Ghee,

- Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, curry leaves, bay leaf and red chilies,

- Let it cook for 5 minutes, add green chilies and chopped onion,

- Once onions turns translucent, add tomatoes,

- Add rest of the dry spices and cook for 1-2 minutes,

- Add the boiled Daal mix and cook for 15 minutes,

- Add lemon and cook for 2 more minutes, top it with Coriander leaves,

- The Yellow Daal is ready to be consumed, but Tadka is not,

- For Tadka, heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and dry red chilies,

- Pour it on the Yellow Daal, yummy Tadka Daal is ready,

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Navratan Korma

Navratan Korma is a rich, creamy and flavorful dish that literally translates to nine-gem curry. The “gems” are the different vegetables and nuts that make up the curry. There are different variant of the curry and different ingredients can be used as substitutes. Here's my version, which is a true delish,

Ingredients

- Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Peas, Tomato, Carrots, Cauliflower, French Beans
- Red Bell Peppers, Green Bell Peppers, Potatoes, Cottage Cheese

- Oil, Cumin Seeds, Salt, Turmeric Powder, Chilli Powder
- Karuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves), Punjabi Garam Masala

- Cashew Nuts and Raisins

Recipe

- Steam the vegetables half way through, so they would require less cooking time.


- We will prepare two purees, one with Garlic-Onlin-Ginger and other with Tomoatoes.
- Saute the Garlic, Onlin & Ginger, with 1 tbsp oil until the Onions turns brown.
- Next add Cashew Nuts and saute for couple of more minutes.

- Let the mix cook down and give it quick mix to make thick puree.

- Along side, in a small vessel boil the tomatoes and once cool, remove the skin.


- Blend the soft tomatoes and prepare a liquid consistency puree.


- I've added Cottage Cheese/Paneer as well, which I Shallow Fried in advance,


- Finally, heat 2-3 tbsp oil, add cummin seeds; add all vegetables and saute for couple of minutes,


- Then add the onion as well as the tomato puree and cook it for 2 minutes.


- Now, add punjabi garam masala, chilli powder, turmeric powder, kasuri methi and salt to taste.


- Slowely mix the Curry and cook it for couple of more minutes, till you get rich aroma.


You can enjoy the Navratan Korma with Ajwain Paratha and/or Jira Rice for lunch or dinner !!

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