Meena's Taste Mantra

Dal Lucknowi | Sultani Dal - A creamier dal straight from the land of Nawabs!

Appa loves his dal when the dal loses its shape...meaning when its really smashed up, the texture being smooth! I guess that's how Amma after having tasted Lucknowi Dal at a family friend's place decided to try her hand at this.

The very fact that Toor Dal is pressure cooked nicely along with the addition of Milk in the cooking process, makes this the Nawab of all Dals for Appa and as a coincidence this Dal is from the Princely state of Awadh! It is believed this Dal is a must for any Royal Feast - hence also known as Sultani Dal

Very easy to make and you can easily appease the ROYAL in YOU!

Wash and soak dal for about 30 minutes. Pressure cook soaked dal along with haldi and green chilli, for 5 whistles. Once pressure is released, remove dal and keep aside.
In a kadhai heat ghee and add hing, jeera and sukhi lal mirch. Saute till jeera begins to crackle.
Add garlic and saute for few seconds.
Add cooked dal and milk. Mix well.
Let the dal come to a boil. cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Lucknowi Dal is creamier in texture. so adjust consistency accordingly.
Add salt and mix well. Let dal simmer for 2 minutes and then switch off the gas.
Transfer Lucknowi Dal to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped dhania.
Serve hot with any Rice | Pulav | Biryani | Roti.

We have used:

1. Organic Tattva Turmeric Powder

2. Tata Salt Lite

3. L G Hing Powder

About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.