Rajasthani Dal Baati Churma
Rajasthani Dal Baati Churma is a traditional and iconic dish from the royal state of Rajasthan, India. This hearty and flavorful meal consists of three components - dal (lentil curry), baati (baked wheat rolls), and churma (sweet crumbled bread). It's a perfect combination of spicy, savory, and sweet flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
- For Dal: <ul class="ingredientTags"> 1 cup mixed lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- Spices: turmeric, cumin, coriander, red chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare the dal by boiling mixed lentils with onions, tomatoes, and spices until soft and creamy.
- For baati, mix whole wheat flour with ghee, ajwain, and salt. Form into small balls and bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.
- To make churma, crumble the baked baati and mix with ghee, jaggery, and cardamom powder.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Large cooking pot Baking tray Mixing bowls
Tools
Oven Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Rajasthani Dal Baati Churma hot, garnished with fresh coriander and accompanied by a side of tangy pickle and cool yogurt.
Tips & tricks
Tip: To enhance the flavor, you can add a dollop of ghee on top of the hot baati before serving.
Cost
$10