Gahat Ki Dal Recipe
Himachal Pradesh has long been an attractive destination for tourists from all over the world who come to experience the mountains and the pleasant cold breeze that is an instant mood lifter. But it is lesser known that Himachal is also home to some delicious food items that are also effective in lightening one's mood. Gahat Ki Dal is one such dish which will become your comfort food as soon as you try it. This unique dal recipe is made by cooking horse gram dal in a stew prepared of local spices and the curry is then slowly cooked. Himachali or Pahari recipes are known to be cooked slowly to retain the natural nutrients in the ingredients. Though the dal takes a little time to get cooked, the taste is worth the wait. The recipe uses a local spice like gandharein or angelica glabris, which is a herb used for treating heartburn, flatulence and loss of appetite. This herb gives this dish an authentic Pahari taste. If you embrace diversity and like bringing something new and different to…
- Time: 70 min
- Servings: 4
Source: recipes.timesofindia.com
Ingredients
- gahat daal
- inches ginger
- garlic
- green chilli
- teaspoon gandharein
- teaspoon cumin seeds
- As required salt
- teaspoon red chilli
- tablespoon ghee
- teaspoon asafoetida
- teaspoon turmeric
- tablespoon rice flour
- water