Bhatt Ki Dal Recipe - Traditional Kumaoni Black Bean Dal

Step 1: To begin making the Kumani Bhatt Ki Dal Recipe, soak the black beans overnight with water

Step 2: Heat a kadai on medium heat, add a tablespoon of ghee and once it start to melt, add in the wheat flour

Step 3: Keep roasting the flour until it changes the color to light brown

Step 4: Once it is light brown, take it out and keep it aside

Step 5: Into the pressure cooker, heat oil over medium heat; add in cumin seeds and allow it to crackle

Step 6: Add in the chopped onion and garlic and saute till the onions turn translucent

Step 7: Once the onions have turned light brown

Step 8: Add soaked black beans along with the water, the spice powders like turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder, salt to taste and mix well

Step 9: Add little more water until the beans is immersed well in water at least 2 inches below

Step 10: Pressure cook the Bhatt ki Dal for 5 to 8 whistles for about 30 minutes until it is completely done

Step 11: Once done, turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 12: Once released, add in wheat flour and keep mixing until the Kumani Bhatt ki Dal is well combined

Step 13: Add a little water if required and keep stirring until the Kumani Bhatt ki Dal thickens

Step 14: Check for salt if the Kumani Bhatt ki Dali requires any flavour you can adjust it now

Step 15: Once done, turn off the the heat and transfer the Kumani Bhatt ki Dal to a serving bowl

Step 16: Serve the Kumani Bhatt Ki Dal Recipe along with Phulka Recipe and Aloo Gobi Ki Sabzi to make a simple Indian Lunch or dinner for yourself and family