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Dhan Saak Dal ( Zero Oil Recipe )

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 06 December, 2024

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A Parsi delicacy modified into a healthy and easy-to-make dal. Dhan means cereals and pulses, and saak means vegetables. These combine here to make a wholesome meal!


It is traditionally served with Brown Rice to make a complete nourishing meal. Dare to add green and red pastes to send your taste buds on an enjoyable, adventurous journey!
Preparation Time

15 Mins

Cooking Time

30 Mins

Total Time

45 Mins

Makes

6 servings

Ingredients

Method

  1. Clean, wash and soak all the dals in water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain and keep aside.
  2. Combine the dals, mixed vegetables, spring onions, fenugreek, tomatoes and 3 cups of water and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  3. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid and whisk the dal. Keep aside.
  4. Heat a non-stick pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the green paste, red paste and ginger-green chilli paste and dry roast for a few minutes while stirring continuously. Sprinkle a little water if the mixture starts burning.
  5. Add the cooked dal and vegetable mixture, tamarind pulp, garam masala, salt and ½ cup of water and mix well. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with browned rice.

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Leena_Dhoot

March 13, 2025, midnight

I love parsi food, but never tried making it at home. This recipe makes it so much easy! its tweaked a little, but the flavour remains authentic. thanks!

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