Dalma

 Dalma

Dalma is a delicious and nutritious dish from Orissa that is made with split pigeon peas and vegetables. It is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a comforting meal. In this blog post, we will be sharing a step-by-step recipe for making dalma at home.

 

Ingredients:

1 cup split pigeon peas (toor dal)

2 cups water

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 inch ginger, chopped

1 green chilli, chopped

1/2 cup pumpkin, cubed

1/2 cup brinjal, cubed

1/2 cup potato, cubed

1/2 cup tomato, chopped

Salt to taste

2 tbsp ghee

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 dried red chilli

1 sprig curry leaves

Coriander leaves for garnish

 

Instructions:

Rinse the split pigeon peas in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the dal in water for 30 minutes.

Drain the water and transfer the dal to a pressure cooker. Add 2 cups of water, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, chopped ginger, and green chilli. Close the lid and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is cooked.

Once the pressure has released, open the lid and mash the dal with a spoon or a whisk.

Add the cubed pumpkin, brinjal, potato, and chopped tomato to the dal. Add salt to taste and mix well. Close the lid and pressure cook for 1 whistle.

Once the pressure has released, open the lid and give the dalma a stir. Check for seasoning and add more salt if required.

In a small pan, heat 2 tbsp of ghee. Add the mustard seeds, dried red chilli, and curry leaves. Let the mustard seeds splutter and then pour the tempering over the dalma.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.

 

Tips:

If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can cook the dal in a pot on the stovetop. It will take longer to cook, but the end result will be just as delicious.

You can add other vegetables like carrots, beans, and cauliflower to the dalma if you like.

Adjust the amount of green chilli to your taste. If you like your food spicier, you can add more chillies.

 

Dalma is a classic dish from Orissa that is simple to make and packed with flavor. This recipe is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet and enjoy a hearty and satisfying meal. We hope you try making dalma at home and enjoy this delicious dish!