Khandeshi Dal Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Khandeshi Dal recipe, we will firstly begin with the pakka masala for the dal

Step 2: Heat the oil in a wide pan

Step 3: Add grated coconut and sliced onions, sauté for 3 to 4 minutes

Step 4: Add dry red chillies, coriander cumin powder, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and black peppercorn

Step 5: Saute for another 2 to 3 minutes on low-medium flame

Step 6: Add garlic and sauté on medium flame for few seconds

Step 7: Turn off the stove

Step 8: Let it cool down completely

Step 9: Once cooled, blend in a mixer or in a blender to a smooth powder/paste and keep it aside

Step 10: The next step is to prepare the dal

Step 11: Clean, wash and soak the mix dals and moong in a water for atleast 30 to 40 minutes

Step 12: Pressure cook dal and moong in a cooker with 2 cups of water, salt and turmeric powder

Step 13: Boil Dal & Moong well

Step 14: Add 1/2 of the prepared Pakka masala powder/paste into dal, mix well and keep it aside

Step 15: For tempering, heat oil in a tadka pan and add mustard seeds

Step 16: When the seeds crackle, add the dry red chillies and bayleaf

Step 17: Sauté on medium flame

Step 18: Add the prepared Dal mixture, mix well and cook

Step 19: Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, and stir continuously

Step 20: Add some more Pakka masala if you want more flavors and spice

Step 21: Add lemon juice, chopped cilantro and adjust the salt accordingly

Step 22: Cook on low flame for a couple of minutes more and turn off the stove

Step 23: Garnish with some chopped cilantro and serve it immediately

Step 24: Serve Khandeshi Dal with Boondi Raita, Phulkas or steamed rice for a perfect weekday lunch