Simple Booter Dal Recipe Anyone Can Make

Описание: Today, we bring you a beginner-friendly and absolutely delectable Booter Dal recipe that's perfect for any meal. Cooked with readily available ingredients and lots of love, this dish promises comfort in every spoonful!

Ingredients:
1 cup split peas or yellow split peas
4 cups + 1 cup water (for cooking and adjustment)
½ tsp + ¼ tsp + pinch turmeric powder
½ tsp + ½ tsp salt
3 tbsp cooking oil
5 green chilies
4-5 garlic cloves
½ cup thinly sliced onions
3 dry red chilies
2 cinnamon sticks (small)
4-5 green cardamom pods
2 black cardamom pods
1½ tsp garlic paste
1½ tsp ginger paste
1½ tsp red chili powder
½ tsp roasted cumin powder
½ tbsp cornstarch (for slurry)
Lime juice (a few drops)
Instructions:
Soak the Dal: Take your choice of split peas and soak them in water for 1 hour.

Cook the Dal: In a Dutch oven or a big pot, add the soaked and washed dal along with 4 cups of water. Cook over high heat for 10 minutes. Skim off any scum using a spoon or strainer.

Add Spices: Lower the heat, add ½ tsp of turmeric and ½ tsp of salt. Cook on low heat until the dal is 80% done.

Prepare Chili-Garlic Mixture: Smash 5 green chilies and 4-5 garlic cloves using a knife or a mortar and pestle. Set aside.

Prepare the Tadka: In a frying pan, warm up 3 tbsp of cooking oil. Add ½ cup of thinly sliced onions and 3 dry red chilies. Sauté for a minute, then add the green chili and garlic mixture.

Spice it Up: Add cinnamon sticks, crushed green and black cardamom. Sauté until the onion turns light brown. Add garlic and ginger paste and sauté for another minute or two. If needed, use a bit of water to prevent the spices from burning.

Add More Flavors: Add 1½ tsp of red chili powder and a pinch of turmeric. Sauté for 3-4 minutes. Again, use a bit of water if spices start sticking to the pan.

Combine: Check the dal and add the onion-spice mixture to it. Mix well.

Final Cooking: Add 1 cup of water, ½ tsp of salt, and a pinch of roasted cumin powder. Cover and cook for 10 minutes over low heat.

Thicken the Dal: Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing ½ tbsp of cornstarch with ½ cup water. Add the slurry to the dal and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Finishing Touch: Serve the dal with rice, roti, or porota. Add a few drops of lime juice for that extra zing!

Tips:
Cooking the dal on low heat prevents it from breaking apart, maintaining a good final presentation.
Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your taste.
Don't skip the lime juice! It really elevates the flavors.
Enjoy your Booter Dal!


Become a member of our channel and get exclusive perks:
   / @banglarrannaghor  

Subscribe to BR: bit.ly/BRYouTubesub




Subscribe to Banglar Rannaghor | bit.ly/BRYouTubesub
Our daily story - Instagram : bit.ly/Banglarrannaghor
Facebook |   / banglarrannaghor  
Website: https://www.banglarrannaghor.com/