Name: Dal Baskets recipe by Shilpa gupta at BetterButter
Prep time: 420 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 440 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Chana dal 1/2 cup; Dhuli moong dal 1 tbsp; Dhuli urad dal 1 tbsp; Ginger 1"; Green chilies 2; Salt 3/4 tesp; Red chilli powder 1/2 tesp; Kasoori methi 1 tbsp; Baking soda a pinch; Oil 1 tbsp; Masala corns for filling

ABOUT Dal Baskets RECIPE

Dal is rich source of protein and essential ingredient of nutritious diet. Chana dal baskets is a Chatpata snack with goodness of dal and chat chatkara. These baskets can be filled with choicest fillings. Can also be used as a base for pizza cups.

Ingredients Serving: 6

Chana dal 1/2 cup
Dhuli moong dal 1 tbsp
Dhuli urad dal 1 tbsp
Ginger 1"
Green chilies 2
Salt 3/4 tesp
Red chilli powder 1/2 tesp
Kasoori methi 1 tbsp
Baking soda a pinch
Oil 1 tbsp
Masala corns for filling

Instructions

SOAK 1/2 CUP CHANA DAL, 1 TBSP EACH OF DHULI URAD & MOONG DAL TOGETHER FOR 6-8 HOURS
WASH & DRAIN THE SOAKED DALS
ADD DALS, A 1" GINGER PIECE, 2 GREEN CHILIES, 2 TBSP WATER TO A BLENDER, GRIND INTO A COARSE PASTE
ADD A PINCH OF BAKING SODA, SALT, 1/4 TSP RED CHILLI POWDER, 1 TSP KASOORI METHI TO THE DAL PASTE
ADD THE DAL BATTER TO OIL-GREASED IDLI MOULDS, PRESS DOWN TO MAKE A HOLLOW WELL IN THE CENTRE
PLACE THE MOULDS IN A STEAMER
MICROWAVE FOR 3 MINS
DAL BASKETS ARE READY, ALLOW THEM TO COOL & THEN DEMOULD
BRUSH THE BASKETS WITH OIL
BAKE OR AIRFRY FOR 12 MINS
CRISP BASKETS ARE READY
FILL WITH INGREDIENTS OF YOUR CHOICE, SEASON WITH CHAT MASALA & SALT, SERVE IMMEDIATELY

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