Dal Baati Churma

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1. 1

   For the baati, combine the whole wheat flour, semolina, melted ghee, carom seeds, and salt in a large bowl.

   Približne 5 min

2. 2

   Gradually add water and knead into a stiff dough, similar to a puri dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.

   Približne 25 min

   Poznámka kuchára: The dough should be firm, not sticky.

3. 3

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

   Približne 10 min

4. 4

   Divide the baati dough into 12-15 equal portions and roll them into smooth, round balls. Gently flatten each ball slightly with your palm.

   Približne 10 min

5. 5

   Arrange the baati on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. They should have cracks on the surface.

   Približne 30 min

   Poznámka kuchára: Flip them halfway through for even baking.

6. 6

   For the dal, combine the soaked toor dal, moong dal, water, turmeric powder, and salt in a pressure cooker.

   Približne 5 min

7. 7

   Cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dals are soft and mushy. Allow the pressure to release naturally.

   Približne 15 min

8. 8

   Heat ghee in a separate pan for the tempering. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, letting them splutter.

   Približne 2 min

9. 9

   Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent.

   Približne 5 min

10. 10

    Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook for another minute until fragrant.

    Približne 1 min

11. 11

    Add the chopped tomato, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the oil separates.

    Približne 7 min

    Poznámka kuchára: Mash the tomatoes gently as they cook.

12. 12

    Pour the cooked tempering mixture into the pressure cooker with the dal. Mix well and simmer for 5-7 minutes, adjusting water for desired consistency.

    Približne 10 min

    Poznámka kuchára: The dal should be thick but pourable.

13. 13

    Garnish the dal with fresh coriander.

    Približne 1 min

14. 14

    For the churma, knead the whole wheat flour with a little water into a stiff dough. Form small, uneven pieces or muthias from the dough.

    Približne 10 min

    Poznámka kuchára: Do not make it too smooth; uneven texture helps in frying.

15. 15

    Heat ghee in a deep pan over medium-low heat. Fry the muthias until golden brown and crisp on all sides.

    Približne 20 min

    Poznámka kuchára: Fry on low heat to ensure they cook through without burning.

16. 16

    Remove the fried muthias, drain excess ghee, and let them cool completely.

    Približne 10 min

17. 17

    Once cooled, break the muthias into smaller pieces and grind them in a blender or food processor until a coarse, crumbly powder is formed.

    Približne 5 min

18. 18

    Transfer the churma powder to a bowl. Add powdered sugar and cardamom powder. Mix well.

    Približne 2 min

    Poznámka kuchára: Adjust sugar to your taste.

19. 19

    To serve, crush each hot baati with your hands, pour a generous amount of melted ghee over it, and serve alongside the hot dal and the sweet churma. Garnish churma with slivered almonds if desired.

    Približne 5 min

    Poznámka kuchára: A true Dal Baati Churma experience involves liberal amounts of ghee.