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Arhar ki Daal

A simple no frill daal from Lucknowi kitchen, tempered with pure ghee burnt garlic and cumin seeds.
Course Lunch
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup arhar daal
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 Tbsp ginger-chopped finely
  • Aamchoor powder or lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

Tempering

  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tbsp garlic chopped
  • 1 Tbsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • pinch Aof asafoetida

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the daal for at least one hour .
  • Add turmeric and salt to the daal and pressure cook for 2 whistles .
  • Open after the pressure is released .
  • Give a light stir to the daal .
  • Temper the daal with pure ghee , chopped garlic , cuminseeds and asafoetida .