Kulthi Dal Saar Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash and soak the horse gram lentils for 4-5 hours.
• STEP 2.Pressure cook the lentils with water, turmeric, and salt until soft.
• STEP 3.Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
• STEP 4.Add chopped onions, ginger-garlic paste, and saut茅 until onions turn golden brown.
• STEP 5.Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and cook until tomatoes are soft.
• STEP 6.Add the cooked lentils to the pan and mix well.
• STEP 7.Add tamarind pulp, jaggery, and salt to taste. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
• STEP 8.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Cooking Tips

• Soaking the lentils helps in reducing the cooking time.
• Adjust the consistency of the dal saar by adding more or less water.
• You can add vegetables like spinach or bottle gourd to make it more nutritious.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover dal saar can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the dal saar on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
• Serve the dal saar hot with steamed rice or roti for a complete meal.