HARE MATAR KI DAL OR FRESH GREEN PEAS DAL RECIPE:
HARE MATAR KI DAL OR GREEN PEAS DAL
is a quick, simple and unique dal recipe compared to the traditional dal recipe
made with lentils. It is an authentic and traditional dal preparation, prepared
and relished with joy in Indian households during winter.
HARE MATAR KI DAL OR GREEN PEAS DAL is
a simple and healthy way of preparing dal with fresh green peas and other
spices. It is full of nutritions and contains a lot of proteins and vitamins. Therefore,
it is very healthy and delicious as well.
INGREDIENTS REQUIRED
FOR MAKING HARE MATAR KI DAL:
1. Fresh green peas(matar)- 2 cups
2. Tomatoes-2
3. Onion-1
4. Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tbsp
5. Green chilies- 2
6. Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
7. Red chili powder- 1 tsp
8. Coriander powder-2 tsp
9. Garam masala powder- ½ tsp
10. Amchur powder – 1 tsp
FOR TEMPERING:
1. Ghee – 2 tsp
2. Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
3. Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
4. Hing – ¼ tsp
5. Curry leaves – 1 string
6. Dry red chilies – 3
METHODS OF MAKING HARE MATAR KI DAL OR GREEN PEAS
DAL:
·
Clean
the matars or peas properly.
·
Take
1 and ½ cup of peas in a blending jar and grind it into a coarse paste.
·
Keep
½- cup matar as it is for later use.
·
Slice
the onion. Chop green chilies and tomatoes.
·
Heat
oil in a kadhai or you can take a pressure cooker for faster cooking.
·
Add
cumin seeds in the oil and let it splutter.
·
Add
sliced onion and chopped green chilies.
·
Saute
onion for a while until it becomes light brown. Add
ginger- garlic paste and fry till the raw smell of ginger and garlic goes away.
· Add chopped tomatoes and little
salt. Mix well.
·
Cover
the lid and let the tomatoes becomes mushy and soft.
·
Now
add all dry masalas in it and fry until the oil separated from masala.
·
Add
½- cup green peas, which we had kept for later use.
·
Fry
the peas for 2 minutes with masalas.
·
Then
add peas paste and mix well.
·
Add
2 cups water and let it cook for 15 minutes. (If you are using pressure cooker,
cover the lid and let it cook until one whistle.)
·
After
15 minutes, check the consistency of gravy and seasoning.
FOR
TEMPERING:
·
Heat
oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let it crackles.
·
Add
hing, curry leaves and dry chilies.
·
Fry
it.
·
Pour
it on the dal we have prepared.
·
Mix
well and serve hot with rice or roti.
