09/02/2024
# lunchbox ,
My lunch plate today
Jeera rice, whole masoor ki dal , Turai ki sabji, beans Stir fry, mango pickle, sliced onion, curd / yoghurt
Turai recipe
Heat oil in a pressure pan
Add mustard seeds 1tsp, cumin seeds 1 tsp, ginger garlic paste 1.5 tsp
Add some curry leaves
add turmeric powder 1/2 tsp, red chilli powder 1.5 tsp, coriander powder 1.5 tsp, garam masala 1/2 tsp and salt
Mix well, add just half a cup of water
allow only one whistle
in the meantime heat oil and
add some dry coconut pieces (1/4 cup)
fry for just half a minute and
add stone-flower or dagad phool
now add onions (1 big)
2 greenĀ chillies
a small piece of tamarind
cook till the onions change colour
switch off the flame and let it cool
transfer to a mixer jar
now you can add a little bit of bhuna chana or roasted gram
add a little water and blend it
now keep aside
let us open the cooker
and add the preparedĀ paste
mix it well
let it cook for 6 to 7 minutes on a low flame, stirring often
you do not have to add any water
in case you need to, add only hot water
add a few coriander leaves
Kali masoor dal
Wash and soak 2 cups whole masoor dal in water for 30 minutes.
drain and add water, 2 bayleaves ,2 black cardamoms, salt
Allow 3 whistles
Heat 4 tbsp oil and add about 10 big garlic cloves and cook until garlic changes to a light golden color
Add 4 dry red chillies and fry for about 30 seconds. Add 1 tsp coriander seeds. Fry for 30 seconds
Swich off the flame and remove chillies and garlic and coriander seeds with a slotted spoon and keep aside
To the same oil, add 2 tsp cumin seeds
2 onions chopped. Stir on a high flame until it turns golden
Add 2 tomatoes, turmeric powder1/2 tsp, 1 tsp red chilli pdr, 1 tsp amchur powder, salt
Cook till tomatoes turn mushy
After Tomatoes turn mushy, add cooked dal.
Add hot water if required
crush the fried red chillies, coriander seeds and garlic in a mortar and pestle
Heat 2 tbsp ghee Add kasoori methi, green chillies, crushed garlic + red chillies. Add tempering to dal
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