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Rajsthani Dal Baati Churma Recipe


Rajasthani Dal Baati Churma Recipe

Dal Baati Churma is a quintessential Rajasthani dish consisting of three components: spicy lentil curry (dal), baked wheat dumplings (baati), and sweet crumbled wheat dessert (churma).

1. Ingredients

For Dal:

Toor dal (pigeon pea lentils) – 1/2 cup

Chana dal (split chickpeas) – 1/4 cup

Moong dal (yellow lentils) – 1/4 cup

Urad dal (split black gram) – 1/4 cup

Water – 4 cups

Ghee – 2 tbsp

Onion – 1 medium, chopped

Tomatoes – 2, chopped

Garlic – 4-5 cloves, minced

Ginger – 1 inch, minced

Green chilies – 2, slit

Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

Red chili powder – 1 tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Garam masala – 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch

Salt – to taste

Fresh coriander leaves – for garnish

For Baati:

Whole wheat flour – 2 cups

Semolina (sooji) – 2 tbsp

Ghee – 1/4 cup (melted)

Baking powder – 1/4 tsp

Salt – 1/2 tsp

Water – as needed

For Churma:

Leftover baati or whole wheat flour – 1 cup

Ghee – 2 tbsp

Powdered sugar – 1/3 cup

Cardamom powder – 1/2 tsp

Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios) – 2 tbsp


2. Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dal

1. Wash and soak all dals together for 30 minutes.

2. Pressure cook dals with turmeric, water, and salt for 3-4 whistles or until soft. Mash slightly.

3. Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, green chilies, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until aromatic.

4. Add onions and cook until golden. Add tomatoes, chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Cook until the oil separates.

5. Add the cooked dal, adjust water, and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Step 2: Make the Baati

1. Mix wheat flour, semolina, baking powder, and salt. Add melted ghee and mix until crumbly.

2. Gradually add water and knead into a stiff dough. Divide into equal portions and shape into balls.

3. Preheat an oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the baatis for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp.

4. Dip the hot baatis in ghee and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare Churma

1. Crush the leftover baati into fine crumbs or roast wheat flour in ghee until golden.

2. Add powdered sugar, cardamom powder, and nuts. Mix well.

3. Serving Suggestions

Serve Dal Baati Churma as a platter: place the dal in a bowl, baatis dipped in ghee on the side, and churma for dessert.

Drizzle extra ghee on baati for authentic taste.


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