Makhani Chhutti Dal

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Method

1. 1

   Wash 1 cup yellow moong dal thoroughly. Add water and soak for 2-3 hours.

2. 2

   Drain all water.

3. 3

   Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add ½ tsp mustard seeds and ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds. Let them crackle.

4. 4

   Add ½ tsp turmeric powder. Mix once. Keep flame low.

   

5. 5

   Add 1 cup water. Mix well.

6. 6

   Add the soaked dal. Mix gently.

7. 7

   Cook for 5 minutes on low flame. Mix once.

   

8. 8

   Cook for another 5 minutes (total 10 minutes). Mix again.

9. 9

   Add 1 tsp red chili powder and salt to taste. Mix.

10. 10

    Cook for 5 more minutes (total 15 minutes). The dal should be fluffy and not sticky, with no water remaining.

    

11. 11

    Makhani Chhutti Dal is ready. Garnish with coriander leaves.

12. 12

    Serve with potato curry, Gujarati kadhi, magaj laddoo, pickle, and rice.

13. 13

    Place Tulsi leaves and offer to Thakurji. Chant Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare