Vegetable Dhansak

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Last Updated on February 15, 2018

Today I post “Vegetable Dhansak” which submitted to On-going Event “Blogging
Marathon# 20” under the theme of “Delicious Dal” hosted by Srivalli.

When I get this theme “Delicious Dal” suddenly Dhansaak come in my
mind but according to Parsi Cuisine,

Dhansak is a popular Indian dish,
especially popular among the Parsi Zoroastrian community. It
combines elements of Persian and Gujarati cuisine. In Parsi
homes, dhansak is traditionally made on Sundays owing to the long
preparation time.

Dhansak consists of lentils, vegetables, spices, cumin
seeds, ginger, and garlic together with meat and either gourd or pumpkin.
Within the Parsi community, dhansak usually contains goat meat (mutton);
it is rarely made with other meats, or without meat.

Outside of India, some variants of
dhansak use pineapple chunks for sweetness, however the traditional recipes
never contain fruit, instead favouring the subtle sweetness of gourd, pumpkin
or squash. But as per I consider Vegetarian Food only that’s why I use pumkins
and gourd with some lentils.

I get this version from Masterchef
Sanjeev Kapoor’s cookbook “Cooking with Love” which passes me as a Giveaway from
Vaishali on her Blog anniversary.

You can serve this wonderful Parisian
Vegetarian Cuisine with Steam rice or Wholegrain wheat flour chapatti. It’
taste really awesome, a complete meal include lentils and vegetable with
special dhansak masala. We all already knows lentils are the good source of
proteins and iron which is very beneficial for human body and Nutritionist also
suggests 1 cup dal in our daily balanced diet.

Preparation Time: 35 Minutes

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

Serving: For 3 Persons

Recipe Source: MasterChef Sanjeev Kapoor’s Cookbook “Cooking with
Love”

Ingredients:

1/8 Cup Split Pigeon Peas/ Tuvar Dal

1Tbsp. Split Red Lentils/ Masoor Dal

1Tbsp. Yellow split Gram/ Dhuli Moong Dal

1Tbsp. Split Bengal Gram/ Chana Dal

1/2 Cup Chopped Red Pumpkin/ Sitaphal

1/2 Cup Chopped Bottle Gourd/ Lauki

1 Medium Sized Onion, Chopped

1 Medium Sized Tomato, Chopped

1/2 Inch Rough and Fine Chopped Ginger/ Adrak

1 Chopped Green Chili

1/2 Tbsp. Dhansak Masala

1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice

1Tbsp. Fresh and Chopped Green Coriander

1/4 Tsp. Turmeric Powder/ Haldi

Salt to Taste

1/2 Tsp. Cumin Seeds/ Shahi Jeera

1 Tbsp. Clarifying Butter/ Desi Ghee

Red Chili Powder to Taste

Direction:

How to prepareDhansak Masala

Wash and soak the all four lentils into water for 15 minutes. Drain
the excess water and add all lentils with 3 cup water, pumpkin, gourd, turmeric
powder, and green chilli, salt and chopped ginger, cook in pressure cooker
until to 5 whistles. Remove from the flame and whisk well till to smooth and
fine dal with the help of one blend or whisker.

Now heat the ghee in to Wok on medium flame and add cumin seeds in
it. When they splutter add onion and sauté till golden. Add tomatoes and sauté till
to cook. Add dhansak masala, chilli powder if need and mix well.

Now add smooth dal and salt. Boil for 5-10 minutes more on low
flame. Remove the dal from the flame and add lemon juice and coriander for
garnishing. Serve this hot Vegetable Dhansak with Rice or Chapati’s.

Pictorial Directions:

Lentils and Veggies

Boiled and Smooth Blended Dal mixture

Saute Onion

Tomatoes and Dhansak Masala

Dhansak Masala

For More Delicious Dal Version Check Here…

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Preeti Garg

Simply Tadka is one place where I can show my passion for cooking and photography. My blog features easy and quick vegetarian recipes that don’t demand much time and effort. I loves experimenting and substitutes some of the ingredients that are not easily available in the kitchen. For more details Check here