Vegetarian Dhanshak
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Dhanshak is a Parsi traditional dish cooked with meat. Given the nutritional content of the recipe, ie. the mix of lentils/daals, a rich sauce of protein and vegetables, rich in vitamins, folic acids,minerals and of course Low in cholesterol, this can be easily made with a vegetarian variation.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoon chana daal/ split chickpeas lentil
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2 tablespoon masoor daal/ split red lentils
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2 tablespoon urad daal/split black gram lentils
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100 grams cleaned and chopped fenugreek leaves
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to taste Salt
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1 tablespoon turmeric powder
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1 tablespoon red chilli powder
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1 tablespoon mint leaves cleaned and chopped
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1 lemon Juice
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1/2 inch ginger grated
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5 garlic pearls chopped finely
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2 green chillies made to paste
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1 tablespoon Dhanshak powder
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1 large onion chopped finely
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1 small tomato chopped
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1 tablespoon ghee/butter
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2 cup or as needed Water (depending upon the quantity of lentils and veggies you use)
Cooking Instructions
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1
Pre soak the lentils at least for 30 minutes prior cooking them after washing thoroughly
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Strain the lentils and keep aside
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Add the lentils to a pressure cooker and add about 2 cups of water to it. Start the stove now and keep on medium heat
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Add the turmeric powder and salt to taste. mix well
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Next add half the onions chopped to the lentils
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Add mixed chopped vegetables and mix for a while
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Next throw in the fenugreek and mint leaves and mix well for about 2-3 minutes
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Now pressure cook for upto 4-5 whistles and switch off the stove
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For the masala/tempering:
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Melt ghee/ butter in a wok and add the remaining onions and sauté till they are slightly brown
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Next add the tomatoes and cook on Low heat covered till they are soft
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Add chopped garlic-ginger and cumin powder
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Followed by red chilli and Dhanshak powders
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Add the green chilli paste.Mix well and take off heat
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Open the cooker to check the lentil mix. If slightly uncooked, use a masher to mash the lentils and vegetables
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Put it back on stove and keep on Low heat
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Add the masala/tempering prepared to the lentils and mix well and let simmer
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Next add the lemon juice
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Finish by mixing coriander leaves.
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Serve warm with the accompaniment of your choice
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My tip: if you are unable to find Dhanshak masala, use a strong flavoured curry or regular garam masala powder
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