Published on: May 02, 2025
When it comes to festive occasions, there's nothing quite like the comfort of traditional dishes that bring back memories of home and family. One such dish that holds a special place in the hearts of many is Dal Baati Churma. This iconic Rajasthani meal is the perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it the ultimate comfort food for any celebration. At Jivana Store, we are passionate about bringing you recipes made with the finest ingredients, including our pure, chemical-free, natural, and organic products. Let’s dive into the delicious world of Dal Baati Churma.
Instructions:
Making the Dal
1) Cook the Lentils:
Wash and soak the lentils for 30 minutes.
Cook them in a pressure cooker with Jivana turmeric powder and Jivana sea salt until soft.
2) Prepare the Tempering:
Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add chopped onions and sauté (to fry) until golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies; sauté for a minute.
Add tomatoes and cook until they are soft and the oil starts to separate.
Add Jivana red chilli powder and Jivana coriander powder. Mix well.
3) Combine and Simmer:
Add the cooked lentils to the tempering. Adjust the consistency by adding water if needed.
Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Making the Baati
1) Prepare the Dough:
In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, semolina (Rava), Jivana sea salt, and ghee. Mix well.
Gradually add milk and knead into a stiff dough.
2) Shape and Bake:
Divide the dough into equal portions and shape them into round balls.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the baatis on a baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
3) Dip in Ghee:
Once baked, dip each baati in melted ghee for a rich flavor.
Making the Churma:
1) Prepare the Dough:
Combine whole wheat flour, semolina, and a little ghee. Mix well.
Add water and knead into a stiff dough. Make small balls and flatten them.
2) Bake and Crumble:
Bake the dough balls until they are golden brown.
Let them cool, then crush them into a coarse powder.
3) Mix with Sugar and Ghee:
In a pan, melt ghee and add the crushed baati.
Add Jivana classic sugar and cardamom powder. Mix well.
Garnish with nuts and raisins.
Serve the hot dal with ghee-dipped baatis and a generous helping of sweet churma. This combination of flavors and textures is sure to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. Whether you're celebrating a festival or just craving some comfort food, Dal Baati Churma is the perfect dish to enjoy with your loved ones.
| For Dal |
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| 1 cup mixed lentils (toor dal, chana dal, moong dal) |
| 1 onion, finely chopped |
| 2 tomatoes, finely chopped |
| 2 green chillies, slit |
| 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste |
| 1/2 teaspoon Jivana Turmeric Powder |
| 1 teaspoon Jivana Red Chilli Powder |
| 1 teaspoon Jivana Coriander Powder |
| 1 teaspoon cumin seeds |
| 2 tablespoons ghee |
| Jivana Sea Salt to taste |
| Fresh coriander leaves for garnish |
| For Baati |
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| 2 cups whole wheat flour |
| 1/2 cup semolina (sooji) |
| 1/2 cup ghee |
| 1/2 cup milk |
| Jivana Sea Salt to taste |
| Ghee for dipping |
| For Churma |
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| 1 cup whole wheat flour |
| 1/2 cup semolina (sooji) |
| 1/2 cup Jivana Classic Sugar |
| 1/2 cup ghee |
| 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder |
| Nuts and raisins for garnish |
