Hearty Garur Dal with Seasonal Vegetables

Hearty Garur Dal with Seasonal Vegetables

120 mins
medium
8 servings

A flavorful and wholesome Garur Dal recipe featuring a medley of seasonal vegetables. This vibrant dish is perfect for a comforting meal.

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Equipment Needed

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Pot/Pressure Cooker
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 200.00 gMotor Dal (split yellow peas)(Soak for at least 2 hours)
  • 15.00 gSalt
  • 1000.00 mlWater
  • 120.00 gPumpkin (Kumro)(Cubed)
  • 100.00 gAsh Gourd (Chalkumro)(Cubed)
  • 100.00 gSweet Potato (Mishti Alu)(Cubed)
  • 100.00 gWater Lily Rhizome (Shalu)(Cubed)
  • 100.00 gBanana Stem (Thor)(Thinly sliced)
  • 100.00 gTaro Corn (Gathi Kochu)
  • 75.00 gWater Lily Stem (Shapla)(Chopped)
  • 1.00 wholeUnripe Tamarind (Kacha Tetul)
  • 4.00 pcsGreen Chillies(Sliced)
  • 25.00 gGrated Coconut
  • 30.00 gSugar
  • 0.50 tspTurmeric Powder
  • 15.00 gMustard Oil
  • 3.00 pcsDried Red Chillies
  • 2.00 pcsBay Leaves
  • 0.50 tspNigella Seeds (Kaalo Jeere)
  • 15.00 gGhee

Instructions

1

Soak the dal in water for at least 2 hours.

Estimated time: 120 minutes

2

Boil the dal in a pot or pressure cooker with salt and water until 80% cooked.

Estimated time: 45 minutes

3

Prepare the vegetables by chopping them into uniform sizes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

4

Boil the gathi kochu for 6 minutes and drain the water.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

5

Add the harder vegetables to the dal and cook for 10 minutes.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

6

Add the boiled gathi kochu and thor to the dal and cook for 5 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Add the remaining vegetables and cook until tender.

Estimated time: 7 minutes

8

Stir in green chilies, coconut, sugar, and turmeric.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Heat mustard oil in a separate pan and temper with spices.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Add the tempering to the dal and finish with ghee.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

11

Serve hot and enjoy!

Estimated time: 5 minutes