Best 3 Puneri Dal Yellow Lentils Pune Style Recipes
Are you looking for an authentic and flavorful recipe for Puneri Dal, the classic yellow lentils dish from the city of Pune, India? This mouthwatering dish is a staple of Maharashtrian cuisine, known for its balanced blend of spices, creamy texture, and the unique addition of jaggery. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of preparing Puneri Dal the traditional way, using ingredients that capture the essence of this regional specialty. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with a culinary journey to the heart of Maharashtra.
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DAL MAKHANI (INDIAN LENTILS)
Ever go to an Indian restaurant and wonder how they make those lentils? I hated lentils before I discovered Indian food. Then I scoured the internet to figure out how they achieved them, and through mixing and matching recipes and methods on videos, I've arrived at this recipe, which I think is pretty close. This version is very rich, but you can leave out the cream to make it lighter. Kasuri methi (fenugreek leaves) is almost impossible to find in the U.S., even in NYC, but it gives this dish something very special.
Provided by SOGOLONDJATA
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 4h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place lentils and kidney beans in a large bowl; cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least 2 hours or overnight. Drain.
- Cook lentils, kidney beans, 5 cups water, and salt in a pot over medium heat until tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Remove from heat and set aside. Keep the lentils, kidney beans, and any excess cooking water in the pot.
- Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook cumin seeds in the hot oil until they begin to pop, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and cloves; cook until bay leaves turn brown, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low; add ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Stir to coat.
- Stir tomato puree into spice mixture; cook over medium heat until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, coriander, and butter; cook and stir until butter is melted.
- Stir lentils, kidney beans and any leftover cooking water into tomato mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low. Stir fenugreek into lentil mixture. Cover saucepan and simmer until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Add cream and cook until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 15.6 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 420.2 mg, Sugar 3 g
PUNERI DAL (YELLOW LENTILS PUNE-STYLE)
This dal, much prized by Puneri Brahmins in Maharashtra, is sweet and fragrantly spicy, with a slightly sour undertone. Kokum, one of the ingredients, is a local sour fruit which has been dried, and it gives southern Indian food a distinctive flavour. It is often available from Indian groceries, but tamarind paste is an acceptable substitute. Asafoetida is a gum resin prized as a condiment in India. It is also known variously as 'devil's dung' and 'food of the gods'! It has a strong sulphur smell prior to cooking, but thereafter has a pleasant aroma. Asafoetida is a useful antidote for flatulence, and is thus incorporated into many Indian lentil dishes! Goda Masala is a Maharashtrian spice blend. I have posted the recipe for it separately (see recipe #109909).
Provided by Daydream
Categories Curries
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Simmer the lentils in 4 cups of water for approximately 20 minutes, until just cooked, but not ‘mushy’.
- Keep an eye on the lentils while they cook to ensure the water does not fully evaporate.
- Drain off most of the water when the lentils are cooked and add the powder spices, kokum (or tamarind paste), desiccated coconut and salt to taste.
- Simmer for a couple of minutes and stir until well mixed, adding more water if necessary to make a moist, but not ‘sloppy’, consistency.
- Remove from the heat and keep warm.
- Heat oil in a small pan, add the mustard seeds, and saute until they pop and crackle.
- Add the cumin seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves.
- Stir once, then pour the oil and spices over the lentils.
- Mix well, and serve hot garnished with cilantro.
- Accompany with rice and a vegetable curry if desired.
GODA MASALA
This is a spice blend originating from Maharashtra in India. Goda' means 'sweet' and in this recipe the sweetness comes from the coconut in the mixture. It is not readily available in shops, so I make a fairly small quantity and store it in an airtight container for up to 4 months. This is an adaptation of Monisha Bharadwaj's recipe, and is an ingredient in Puneri Dal (Yellow Lentils Pune-style) which I am posting separately.
Provided by Daydream
Categories Curries
Time 20m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Split open the cardamom pods and remove the seeds from the husks.
- Discard the husks.
- Heat the oil in a small skillet and saute the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom seeds and bay leaves until the cloves swell.
- Dry roast the remaining ingredients over a low heat until the coconut is slightly darker than a golden brown.
- Stir and watch carefully as the coconut can suddenly burn!
- Cool both mixtures, than place all the spices in a clean coffee grinder, and grind until fine.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 months.
Tips:
- Use a pressure cooker to save time. If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can also make this dal in a regular pot, but it will take longer to cook.
- Be careful not to overcook the lentils. They should be tender, but not mushy.
- Adjust the amount of water to your desired consistency. If you like a thinner dal, add more water. If you like a thicker dal, add less water.
- Add salt to taste. Don't be afraid to taste the dal as it cooks and add more salt if needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges. These add a pop of flavor and color to the dal.
Conclusion:
Puneri dal is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also very versatile, and you can easily adjust the ingredients to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give Puneri dal a try!
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