
Dham Dal
Simple moong dal cooked in ghee for Dham. Pure sattvic preparation by traditional Dham cooks (botis).
Ise dham daal naam se bhi khoja jata hai.
Time 45 min · Serves 6 · 240 kcal · Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Ingredients
Garnish
- Coriander Leaves (optional) (garnish) — 2 tbsp (chopped)
Main
- Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) — 1 tsp (ground)
- Moong Dal — 250 g (whole)
- Turmeric Powder — 0.5 tsp (ground)
- salt (optional) (whole)
- Ghee — 60 g (whole)
- coriander powder (optional) — 1 tsp
- Ginger — 1 tsp (ground)
Tempering
- Asafoetida — 0.5 g
- Cumin Seeds — 1 tsp (whole)
Method
- Wash the moong dal well and soak for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat ghee in a kadhai. Add cumin seeds and hing; let them sizzle.
- Add turmeric and red chilli powder, stirring for a few seconds on low heat.
- Add the moong dal with enough water. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles until soft.
- Simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes, mashing lightly, until the dal reaches a smooth, medium-thick consistency.
- Stir in the ginger and coriander powder, adjust salt. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice as part of the Dham thali.
Common questions
- Dham Dal ko English mein kya kehte hain?
- हिमाचली धाम दाल ko English mein Dham Dal likhte hain.
- Ek plate Dham Dal mein kitni calories hoti hain?
- 240 kcal per plate.
- Kitna time lagta hai?
- 45 min lagta hai — 20 min taiyari, 25 min pakana.
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