Gujarati Dal is a delicious side dish best served with Rice or Roti. Dal Bhat (Dal Rice) is an essential part of Gujarati Thali. Here I am sharing the recipe of Khatti Meethi (Sweet & Sour) Dal which I learned from my mother. This everyday Gujarati Dal Recipe is made with Moong Dal (Mung Bean) & Toor Dal (Pigeon Pea). Learn how to make this tempting Dal at home with this step-by-step recipe guide.

Ingredients:

• 50g Yellow Moong dal (Mung Bean)
• 50g Toor Dal (Pigeon Pea)
• 1 tbsp Peanuts
• 80g Jaggery
• 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
• 2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• Cinnamon & Clove
• 2 Dry Red Chilli
• Some Curry Leaves
• Fresh Coriander

Instructions:

• Mix Moong Dal & Toor Dal, Rinse the dal thoroughly under water.
• Add water and pressure cook for five whistles or cooked completely.
• Also, cook Peanuts in a separate bowl with Dal.
• Mash the dal with a whisk or hand blender until smooth.
• Heat cooked Dal in a pan over low flame.
• Add spices – Red Chilli Powder, Kashmiri Chilli Powder, Dhana Jeera Powder, Turmeric Powder and salt.
• Mix well all ingredients.
• Add cooked Peanuts and cook dal until it starts boiling.
• Add ½ cup water.
• Now add Jaggery and Lemon Juice, mix well.
• Cook for another 5 minutes until Jaggery melts completely.
• Switch off the gas after 5 minutes, add fresh coriander and keep aside. Do not stir.
• For Tadka, heat oil in a Tadka Pan.
• Crackle Mustard Seeds, add Cumin Seeds, Cinamon, Clove, Curry Leaves and dry Red Chillies.
• Fry for 5 – 10 seconds.
• Switch off the gas and pour this tempering on Dal, mix well.
• Gujarati Sweet & Sour Dal is ready, serve with Roti or Steamed Rice.

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