Name: Punjabi Maa Choleyan Ki Dal Recipe recipe by Jolly Makkar at BetterButter
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Split black urad dal - 1/2 cup; Chana Dal - 1/2 cup; Finely Chopped Onion - 1 no (large sized); Chopped Tomato - 2 no (small sized); Finely grated Ginger (little bit); Garlic cloves - 3-4 nos finely chopped; Finely chopped green chillies - 1 no; Cumin seeds / Jeera - 1/2 tsp; Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp; Garam Masala powder - 1/2 tsp; Turmeric Powder - 1/4 Tsp; Coriander powder - 1/4 tsp; Salt to taste; Chopped coriander leaves for garnish; Desi Ghee / Oil for tadka - 2 tbsp

ABOUT Punjabi Maa Choleyan Ki Dal Recipe RECIPE

Maa Chole di dal is our staple dal in my grandfather's family. Maa chole di dal is a punjabi dish made with a combination of two dals. This is creamy and comfort Punjabi dal recipe. This is also called Langarwali dal (served in a Gurudwara, this dal served there have a slight thick consistency) and Dal Amritsari also. Some people will called this dhabe wali dal also.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Split black urad dal - 1/2 cup
Chana Dal - 1/2 cup
Finely Chopped Onion - 1 no (large sized)
Chopped Tomato - 2 no (small sized)
Finely grated Ginger (little bit)
Garlic cloves - 3-4 nos finely chopped
Finely chopped green chillies - 1 no
Cumin seeds / Jeera - 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala powder - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 Tsp
Coriander powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Desi Ghee / Oil for tadka - 2 tbsp

Instructions

Combine both the dal together and wash them till water runs clear and drain the water and soak them for half an hour..
For Tempering / Tadka - In a pressure cooker, add desi ghee (or you take oil but Desi-ghee gives you the full desi aroma of dal ) and add jeera.
add chopped onions, green chillies, ginger and garlic, cook it about 2 minutes till onion becomes transparent and soft. Add the chopped tomatoes,salt, turmeric powder.
Also the red chilli powder, coriander powder and saute for another 2 minutes, fry till the tomatoes become soft and mushy.
Once tadka is cooked well, drain the dals and add them. Stir well. Add about 3 cups of water and cover the lid, Keep 1 whistle – on high flame and reduce the flame on a low heat and keep it for 10 minutes again on a low flame.
When the pressure settles down on its own, check the consistency of dal, let the dal simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes till thick.
Lastly add garam masala powder. check the seasoning and add more of the spice powders, salt ( if required) and chopped coriander leaves.
Serve Maa-Chole Di Dal with simple roti , paratha, naan or with steamed rice also.

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