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Charan ji Daal ras wari

Charan ji Daal ras wari is nothing but Channa Daal or Bengal gram in gravy . This is a typical Sindhi daal where the each grain of the daal is separate .
Course Lunch
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Bengal gram
  • 2 big onions
  • 2-3 big tomatoes puréed
  • 1-2 green chillies
  • 1/2 tsp ginger grated or pounded
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chilly powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Soak the gram for minimum 2-3 hours.
  • Once soaked wash and drain all the water and place it in a sieve so all the extra moisture also drains out .
  • Using a pressure cooker , sauté the onions in about 2-4 tbsp of oil .Cook till the onions are pink.
  • Add the soaked daal , and sauté till there is no moisture .
  • Add ginger , tomatoes and all spices except garam masala .
  • Sauté till the moisture dries up completely and you see oil separating .
  • Add about 1 cup water and check the consistency of the daal . The gravy should be medium .
  • Pressure cook the daal for two whistles .
  • Open the cooker after the pressure is released .
  • Check if the daal is done , else pressure cook accordingly .
  • Once done add garam masala and serve with Sindhi Fulko .

Notes

Sindhi Charan ji Daal
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