Have you ever heard of a dish called Dal Prada? If not, don’t worry because we have got you covered. This article will walk you through everything you need to know about this delicious and aromatic dish.
What Is Dal Prada?
Dal Prada is a popular Indian dish that is made using lentils and spices. It is a vegetarian dish that is commonly consumed in North India.
The word “Dal” means lentils, while “Prada” means dough or covering. The name of the dish comes from the fact that it is served in a bread covering.
Ingredients Required to Make Dal Prada
To make Dal Prada, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup of yellow moong dal (split yellow lentils)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- Salt to taste
- Oil for cooking
- A few sprigs of coriander leaves for garnishing
- 2 cups wheat flour (atta)
- A pinch of salt
- Wash the moong dal and soak it in water for about 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
- Once the cumin seeds start spluttering, add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add grated ginger, chopped green chilies, coriander powder, and asafoetida. Mix well.
- Now add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
- Add soaked moong dal to the pan along with salt and enough water to cover the dal.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook on low heat for about 15 minutes or until the dal is cooked through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine wheat flour, salt, and enough water to make a smooth dough.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes soft and pliable. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into small balls of equal size. Roll each ball into a circle of about six inches in diameter using a rolling pin.
- Add two tablespoons of dal in the center of each rolled-out circle. Fold over one side of the circle to cover the filling.
Fold over again to seal all edges, like an envelope.
- Roll out each filled ball carefully again into a circle of about six inches diameter.
- Cook the dal prada on both sides on a hot tava (griddle) until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with coriander leaves garnishing.
You will also need the following ingredients to make the bread covering:
How to Make Dal Prada?
Now that we have all the ingredients in place let’s see how we can prepare this mouth-watering delicacy.
Step 1: Making the Dal
Step 2: Making the Bread Covering
Step3: Assembling the Dish
Conclusion
Dal Prada is an easy-to-make and delicious dish that is perfect for any meal of the day. The bread covering adds an extra layer of flavor to the already aromatic and flavorful lentil filling. So next time you want to try something different, give this dish a try and impress your family and friends!