Discover the Authentic Flavors of Rajasthan with this Delicious Dal Baati Churma Recipe

 

Ingredients:

For Baati:

• 2 cups wheat flour
• 1/2 cup ghee
• 1/2 cup milk
• Salt to taste
• Water, as required

For Dal:

• 1 cup split yellow lentils (moong dal)
• 1/4 cup split pigeon peas (toor dal)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 3 cups water

For Churma:

• 2 cups wheat flour
• 1/2 cup ghee
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds and pistachios
• 1/2 tsp cardamom powder

Instructions:

For Baati:

• In a mixing bowl, add wheat flour, salt, and ghee. Mix well.
• Add milk and mix to form a crumbly texture.
• Slowly add water and knead to form a stiff dough.
• Divide the dough into equal parts and roll into balls.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Place the dough balls on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the baatis turn golden brown.
• Brush ghee over the baatis and keep them aside.

For Dal:

• Rinse the dals and soak in water for 30 minutes.
• In a pressure cooker, add soaked dals, water, salt, and turmeric powder. Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles or until the dals are soft.
• In a pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds.
• Add onion and green chilies and sauté until onions turn translucent.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
• Add chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
• Add red chili powder and garam masala powder. Mix well.
• Add the cooked dal and mix well. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes.
• Switch off the flame and keep it aside.

For Churma:

• In a mixing bowl, add wheat flour, ghee, and water. Mix well to form a stiff dough.
• Divide the dough into equal parts and roll into small balls.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Place the dough balls on a baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
• Once cooled, grind the baked balls into a fine powder.
• In a mixing bowl, add powdered sugar, chopped nuts, cardamom powder, and the powdered dough. Mix well.
• Add ghee and mix to form a crumbly texture.

To Serve:

• Place the baatis in a serving dish and break them into pieces.
• Pour hot dal over the baatis.
• Serve hot with a dollop of ghee and a side of churma.

Enjoy the delicious flavors of Rajasthan with this traditional Dal Baati Churma recipe!