10/24/10

Shenga ani Danyachi Dal - Lentils with Drumsticks and Peanuts

1 cup Split Masoor Dal
1/4 cup Split Udad Dal
1/4 cup Split Mung Dal
20 pieces of Drumsticks (I used frozen)
1/2 cup raw peanuts

1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
2 to 4 kokum
2 green chillies
2 garlic pods and 1 inch ginger
1 medium tomato finely chopped
Dash of hing
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp kasoori methi
Salt to taste
Pinch of sugar


Pressure cook all the dals together. Also pressure cook the drumsticks and peanuts with some salt.  Reserve the liquids.

Heat ghee. Add the cumin and mustard seeds and let sputter. Add the asofoetida or hing.  Add the kokum and green chillies followed by tomato.  Add the garlic and ginger.  Stir and add turmeric and red chili powder. Beat the dals really well.  Add reserved water and some more if necessary (depending on how thick you want the dal).  Add the drumsticks and peanuts.  Add kasoori methi and stir well.  Add salt and sugar to taste. 

Let the dal come to a rolling boil.  Garnish with cilantro.

4 comments:

  1. I ate this dal at Sankriti's halloween party and it was very delicious. I loved it. I would recommend to try making this once. Its yummy and very nutritious too.

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  2. The mix of ingredients in this dal is terrific! The peanuts add a subtle crunch to the soft dal and nice chewy drumsticks. Loved this dish. Will try it soon.

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  3. This sounds awesome! I love the Drumstick curry (kadhi),but am dying to try this dal now. Btw, where did you find kokum?

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  4. Thanks Sapan - oh yah i get my kokum from India.. from GOA actually :)

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