Dal Baati Churma is Rajasthan's authentic dish
Even after being Maharashtrian, I am in love with Dal Baati Churma because of its mouthwatering fragrance of desi ghee.
Dal we makes here is combination of many types of lentils. I always consider this dish healthy for kids and rich in protein.
You can make Baati on stove if you have gas flame or can bake in oven. Here I am sharing baked Baati recipe with you .
Ingredients :
For Dal:
1/4 cup toor dal
1/4 cup moong dal
2 spoons urad Dal
2 spoons masoor Dal
1/2 chopped onion
1/2 chopped tomato
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
Oil for tampering
Salt as per taste
Turmeric powder, garam masala each 1/2 tsp
Red chilly powder 1 tsp
Asafoetida
For Baati
1 cup wheat flour
2 spoons semolina
Pinch of salt and sugar
Carom seeds 1 tsp
Oil 4-5 big spoons
For serving
1 onion chopped
Chopped coriander leaves
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Method:
How to make Dal ?
1. For making Dal , take all lentils listed in ingredient's list .
2. Wash it. Soak in water for 30 minutes
3. Put in pressure cooker for 10 minutes. It should cook properly.
4. In a big pot , heat oil for tampering.
5. Add 1/2 tsp mustard and cumin seeds. Let them pop.
6. Add chopped onion and chopped tomatoes.
Saute well
7. Add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
8. Saute . Add turmeric powder, chilly powder, garam masala . Saute well.
You can add clove , bay leaf as cardamom too for tampering. It's optional.
10. Add pressure cooker cooked lentils mixture and let it cook again for 2 minutes with all these spices.
11. Sprinkle chopped coriander over it.
Don't make this Dal too thick. To adjust its thickness, add warm water as required.
How to make Baati ?
With step by step photos
1. In a mixing bowl, add wheat flour, semolina, carom seeds, cumin seeds, pinch of salt and sugar together.
Some people add pitch of baking soda too. I never use it. It's optional.
2. Add 3 big spoons of ghee in it . I prefer homemade ghee for getting authentic Dal Baati flavour.
3. Add just 1/4 cup of warm water . Mix it to make a dough
4. We don't want to make a dough like roti dough.
Dough should be dry and consistent to make a Baati by rolling it in two palms.
If you add more water, it becomes sticky and like a roti dough. Baati made with such dough doesn't bake properly.
5. Roll dough in two palms to make its ball. Make a plus sign on it by pressing palm edges or with a spoon . This helps you to cook Dal Baati from inside too .
6. Preheat oven at 200°C for 20 minutes. Keep rolled baatis in preheated oven for around 20 minutes.
7.Once backed from one side , turn it to other side.
Let them back from all sides.
Move and roll them again if required.
9. Deep them once in melted homemade ghee.
Serving Dal Baati
1. Take a ghee dipped warm Baati. Press it in palm to make its small pieces.
2. Put this in a bowl.
3. Add very hot Dal over it .
4. Sprinkle chopped onion and coriander.
5. Add two drops fresh lemon juice.
6. Pour 1 big spoon ghee over it.
Enjoy authentic Rajasthani meal with Amruta's Kitchen!
~ Amruta
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