Green Gram Dal

The first time I made this recipe, I realised the taste is so different. It really doesn’t have the same usual ingredients or gravy, it is best had when the weather is a little cold and clammy. Aroma alone makes me want to eat it again and again. Vegetarians have a few interesting protein packed recipes, this is one of them. Anyone doesn’t like tomato in every recipe? This is one of those few recipes that doesn’t have tomatoes.  This is one recipe that my mum taught me so long ago, when you’re in a pinch you can soak it for half an hour also. Pressure cook it and at the same time you can work on the gravy. This takes even less time, everything is blended all at once. If you can handle more spice I would suggest adding more chillies. The pudina is the secret ingredient in this recipe also the quantity is really low.  Those of you who don’t have raw mango powder you can add tamarind as well or if you get a powder. The tanginess adds a zing to this recipe, tomatoes will never give it the same taste.  Let me know if you make this recipe? I added some ghee on top before having it with warm roti’s! Do you want a recipe? This is a shout-out to all those friends or followers who have asked for this recipe!  Also thank you for all the follows! This is my 51st video! I’m still pinching myself.  [recipe_card]

Green Gram Dal

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Calories 236 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup green gram dal
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cloves or lavanga
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 1.5 cups of water
  • 2 tablespoons of oil
  • Salt Per taste
  • 1 tablespoon of garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 2 teaspoon Aamchoor or Raw Mango Powder
  • 1 teaspoon of Hing or Asafoetida
  • 1 tablespoon of ghee
  • 1 tablespoon of Kasuri Methi
  • Fresh coriander for garnishing

Instructions
 

Steps to make Green Gram Dal

  • Soak 1 cup of green gram for 1 hour
  • Wash and drain, add 2 bay leafs, 3 lavanga or cloves and 1 inch cinnamon
  • Add 1.5 cups of water and pressure cook for 1 whistle and then 8-10 minutes
  • Blend 2 onions, 2inch ginger, 3/4 cup of fresh coriander and 1/4 cup pudina or mint, 4 green chillies
  • After the pressure cooker is cooled, take the dal out
  • In a pan or kadai add 2 tablespoons of oil or ghee and add the paste
  • Add salt per taste
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • After it starts to bubble add 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • Add 2 teaspoon aamchoor or raw mango powder
  • Add 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • Mix well
  • Add 1 teaspoon of hing or asafoetida
  • Now slowly mix the green gram dal in
  • Stir to mix well
  • I added 1.5 cups of water, I like it with a gravy
  • Add 1 tablespoon of kasuri methi or dried fenugreek leaves
  • Add 1 tablespoon of ghee
  • Mash it with a masher
  • Garnish with lots of fresh coriander
  • Enjoy with fresh roti or rice
Keyword dal, green gram dal, veg protein