Bhatt ki Dal

Bhatt ki dal is an iconic dish and a traditional recipe of the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. This dal is prepared using bhatt aka locally grown, organic black soybeans though I have used the regular ones here. It is a typical winter dish which provides enough energy to suit the cold, hilly terrain. I had prepared this simple yet nutrition packed dal as a part of my Uttarakhand Thali a few months ago. The soy beans are soaked, ground and cooked along with spices which makes it as easy and quick dish. 

Recipe source: Here

Ingredients:

1/2 cup black soy beans ( I used the yellow one.)

1 to 2 tbsp. ghee / oil
1 tsp. cumin seeds
2 pinches of asafoetida
1 green chili
1/2 tsp. finely chopped ginger

1/4 tsp. chopped garlic (I didn't add any.)
1 onion, finely minced

Chili powder to taste
1 tsp. coriander powder

1/8 tsp. turmeric powder

1/2 tsp. garam masala powder3

2 tbsp. wheat flour

Salt to taste

Directions:
* Soak beans overnight in water and drain. 

* Grind them to a fine paste adding a little water if needed.

 

* Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds and asafoetida. When cumin starts to brown, add ginger, garlic, green chili and onion. 

* Sauté until onion is cooked. Next add coriander powder, turmeric, garam masala, salt, chili powder and sauté for few seconds. Add wheat flour and cook until it starts to brown.

* Pour in the ground paste and about a cup or more of water to the pan.

* Mix well and simmer for about 15 minutes until it thickens.

* Serve warm with rotis.

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