Daal Mash
Daal Mash is yet another Pakistani Dhaba style daal. If you want to taste the exact flavour of this dish, dhaba visit is must. It is a quick recipe and served with hot chapatis and butter. It is a desi dish that is easy to cook and light to eat. Mash daal is a little dryer as compared to another lentil dishes.
Recipe
Ingredients
- Maash daal: 1 cup
- Onion: 1 medium-sized, finely chopped
- Tomatoes: 2 medium-sized, finely chopped
- Garlic cloves: 3-4, finely chopped
- Ginger: 1 inch piece, finely chopped
- Green chilies: 2-3, finely chopped
- Salt: to taste
- Red chili powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Cumin seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
- Oil or ghee: 1/4 cup
- Water: 4-5 cups
- Fresh cilantro leaves: for garnish
Directions
- Wash the maash daal thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 1 hour. Drain the water and keep aside.
- Heat oil or ghee in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add chopped onions and fry until they are golden brown.
- Add chopped tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chilies, salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and cumin seeds. Mix well and fry until the tomatoes are soft and have formed a thick sauce.
- Add the soaked daal to the mixture and mix well.
- Add 4-5 cups of water to the mixture and pressure cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the daal is tender.
- Once the daal is cooked, use a hand blender to blend the mixture until smooth.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves.
Your delicious daal maash is ready to enjoy!
Where to Eat or Drink
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