Categories Lentils and Beans

Punjabi Dhaba Dal Recipe

Punjabi Dhaba Dal is the restaurant style Indian Dal recipe. This is a very comforting dal for a hot summer day. Urad dal is stickier and heavier than other dals, so this is a thick-style dal.

Punjabi Dhaba Dal recipe
Photo: Punjabi Dhaba Dal

Check it out Punjabi Dhaba Dal recipe here:

Ready In: 1 hour 30 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

This recipe make 8 serving(s).

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup red kidney beans (rajma beans)
  • 1/4 cup chana dal
  • 1/2 cup urad dal
  • 1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped
  • 4 green chillies, chopped
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp kasoori methi
  • salt to taste

Method:

  • Rinse urad dal, chana dal and kidney beans with few changes of water.
  • Then soak in sufficient water for at least six hours.
  • Drain.
  • Place dals and beans n a large skillet or pot.
  • Add 6 cups water and cook for 1 hour or until lentils are tender.
  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
  • Saute garlic for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Add onion and stir fry until its turns golden.
  • Stir in green chilies, tomatoes.
  • Cook for 5 minutes or until tomatoes are soft.
  • Season with red chilli powder, cumin powder and salt.
  • Add boiled Dal. Stir well.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until cooked thorough.
  • Add kasoori methi and stir well.
  • Transfer into a serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle with coriander leaves.
  • Delicious Punjabi Dhaba Dal is ready to serve.

Serving Suggestions:

  • You can serve with chapati with some chopped onion, tomato, and cucumber salad on the side for crunch.

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