Dhansak

Recipes Steps

• For Masala

  • Step 1 Add 2 tsp moong dal, 2 tsp tur dal, 2 tsp urad dal, 1/4 cup diced brinjal, 1/8 cup diced pumpkin, 1/8 cup diced potato, 1/8 cup chopped methi leaves, 1 tsp chopped pudina, 1 tsp chopped coriander leaves in a cooker.
  • Step 2 Pressure cook for 2 whistles and blend.
  • Step 3 In cooked mixture add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp green chilli Paste, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1/8 tsp garam masala. Blend again.

• For Dansak

  • Step 1 In a pressure cooker, heat 1 tbsp ghee.
  • Step 2 Add 1/4 cup chopped onion and saute till golden brown.
  • Step 3 Add 1/8 cup chopped tomato, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and mix well.
  • Step 4 Now add 1/4 tsp green chilli paste, 1/8 tsp red chilli powder, 1/8 tsp haldi, 1/8 tsp garam masala powder, 1/4 tsp salt and mix well.
  • Step 5 Now add water as required and 1/2 cup of mutton. Mix well.
  • Step 6 Then add the blended mixture in gravy, mix well and add water.
  • Step 7 Cover & allow to cook for 4 whistles.
  • Step 8 Give a nestle twist by adding kasuri methi.
  • Step 9 Serve hot with roti or rice.