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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

Main

Tempering

Method

  1. Wash the moong dal well and soak for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Heat ghee in a kadhai. Add cumin seeds and hing; let them sizzle.
  3. Add turmeric and red chilli powder, stirring for a few seconds on low heat.
  4. Add the moong dal with enough water. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles until soft.
  5. Simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes, mashing lightly, until the dal reaches a smooth, medium-thick consistency.
  6. 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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