Vatli Dal (Grounded Chana Dal)

Vatali Dal is an authentic Maharashtrian recipe,It is made mostly for Haldi Kuku in month of Chitra(first month as per hindu calender) and served with panhha(sweet raw mango drink).

Ingredients:

2 cups Chana dal.(Wash and soaked in 4 cups water for 5 hours).

1 tsp Mustard seeds.

1 tsp Jeera.

1/4 tsp Asafoetida.

6 Curry leaves.

4 Green chillies chopped.

1/4 tsp Haldi powder.

Juice of 1/2 lemon.

2 tbsp Oil.

Salt to taste.

Chopped corriander leaves and grated cocnut for garnishing.

Method: 

Drain.washed  and soaked chana dal.

 

Grind to a smooth mixture in mixie without using water.

 

Keep aside.

In a thick bottomed pan,heat oil.

Add mustard seeds,jeera,asafoetida, curry leaves and stir well.

Add chopped chillies & turmeriv powder.

Add grounded dal and salt,mix well.

Sprinkle little water,cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or till the dal starts leaving side of the pan.

Keep stiring in between and sprinkle some water if required.Once cooked switch of the gas and add lime juice.Mix well.

Remove in a bowl and garnish with grated coconut and chopped corriander leaves.

Serve hot.

TIP:Grated raw mango can be added to this dish instead of lime juice.

Happy Cooking !!!

Sameera