Did you know that you can make your own daal premix at home. Will will allow you to make perfect daal in no time. #HappyCookingToYou #FoodFusion #quickfoodrecipe #digitalammi #daalrecipes #daal
Ingredients:
Prepare Homemade Instant Daal Premix:
-Moong daal (Yellow lentil) 2 Cups
-Masoor daal (Red lentil) 1 Cup
-Cooking oil 1/3 Cup
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tbs
-Sabut lal mirch (Button red chillies) 10-12
-Tez patta (Bay leaves) 3 small
-Kari patta (Curry leaves) 18-20
-Kasuri methi (Dried fenugreek leaves) 1 tbs
-Lehsan powder (Garlic powder) 2 tsp
-Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) 2 & ½ tsp or to taste
-Dhania powder (Coriander powder) 2 tsp
-Haldi powder (Turmeric powder) 1 tsp
-Garam masala powder 1 tsp
-Himalayan pink salt 3 tsp or to taste
-Tatri (Citric acid) ½ tsp
Prepare Daal from Homemade Instant Daal Premix:
-Water 3 Cups
-Instant daal premix ½ Cup
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped 1 tbs
Directions:
Prepare Homemade Instant Daal Premix:
-In a wok,add yellow lentil,red lentil & dry roast on low flame for 6-8 minutes.
-Let it cool.
-In a grinder,add roasted lentils,grind to make powder & set aside.
-In a wok,add cooking oil,cumin seeds,button red chillies,bay leaves & mix well.
-Add curry leaves & mix well.
-Add dried fenugreek leaves,garlic powder,red chilli powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder, garam masala powder & mix well for a minute.
-Add ground lentils,mix well & cook on low flame for 6-8 minutes.
-Let it cool.
-Add pink salt,citric acid & mix well (yield: 650g 4 cups approx.).
-Instant daal premix can be stored in a dry airtight jar or a zip lock bag for up to 1 month (Shelf life).
Prepare Daal from Homemade Instant Daal Premix:
-In a pot,add water,½ cup of instant daal premix & whisk well.
-Turn on the flame,mix well & bring it to boil,cover partially & cook on low flame until tender (10-12 minutes).
-Add fresh coriander,pour tadka (optional) & serve with chawal!
-1/2 cup premix serves 4-5
