How to Make Dal Bati

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: For the Dal;

   Add Zeera (cumin seeds). , Brown them. ,, Use a masher to mash some of the beans.
   
   Stir constantly.
   
   Also if required add a little water. , The gravy should be thick.
   
   Pour cream and ghee. ,, The dough needs to be a little soft.
   
   As in not as soft as pizza dough, almost as soft as croissant dough. , Cover these lemon-sized ball with a wet muslin cloth and keep for one hour. , Alternative is making it on a pan.
   
   Flatten the dough a little, keep the pan on low heat and bake both sides coating with ghee all the time so it does not stick.
   
   Ensure that it cooks all the way through. ,,,
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   Step 2: Cook kidney beans and black gram till it becomes soft and is almost mashable.

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   Step 3: Heat 4 tbsp oil.

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   Step 4: Once the cumin seeds start sparkling add the onions.

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   Step 5: Add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes and fry till the grease comes to the sides.

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   Step 6: Add all the masalas

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   Step 7: beans and salt.

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   Step 8: Simmer till well blended.

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   Step 9: For the Bread

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    Step 10: Mix the flour with ghee

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    Step 11: yogurt

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    Step 12: salt and just enough water.

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    Step 13: Roll the dough into lemon-sized balls.

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    Step 14: Roast the balls in batches on hot coals till puffed and golden outside and spongy inside.

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    Step 15: Finale

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    Step 16: Garnish the dal with the chopped corriander leaves and slit green chillies.

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    Step 17: Break the dumplings into small pieces and dip it in the dal and eat it.

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