Dal Baati | Rajasthan Special dish

Dal Baati is a popular dish from Rajasthan. Baati is prepared by kneading whole wheat flour | atta into stiff dough . It is made into small balls and cooked in oven. Baati is served with ghee and dal. Urad dal, chana dal and yellow split mung dal are pressure cooked along with turmeric powder. Spices, ginger and tomato are fried and cooked dal is also added to it. Serve the dal and baati along with ghee. Adapted the recipe from Sanjeev Kapoor Site. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Rajasthan Special dish Dal Baati.




Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour
Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients:
Table 1: Baati

Whole wheat flour | Atta	2 Cups
Baking powder	1/4 tsp
Ghee	1/4 Cup + 3/4 Cup

Table 2: Dal

Urad Dal | Ulutham paruppu	1/2 Cup
Chana Dal | Kadalai paruppu	1/4 Cup
Yellow split Mung Dal | Pasi paruppu	1/4 Cup
Turmeric powder	1/4 tsp
Oil	2 tbsp
Cumin seeds | Seeragam	1 tsp
Cloves | Krambu	2
Cinnamon stick | Pattai	1 inch
Cardamom | Ellakai	1
Red chillies	4
Asafoetida | Hing	pinch
Curry leaves	3-5
Ginger finely chopped	2 tsp
Tomato chopped	1/2 Cup
Salt	As needed
Chilli powder	2 tsp
Finely chopped coriander leaves	For Garnishing
Lemon juice	2 tsp

Instructions: 
Baati Preparation:

• Take atta in a big bowl. Add salt, baking powder and 1/4 cup ghee. Mix well.Knead into a stiff dough by adding enough water.

• Preheat oven to 180°C. Take a small portion and roll into round balls. Grease a baking tray. Place the baati on it. Press them slightly. 

• Bake it in pre-heated oven for 15 - 20 mins till they are cooked.

Dal Preparation:

• Wash and Soak moong dal, urad dal and chana dal for 30 mins. Pressure cook the dal along with turmeric powder for 4-5 whistles.

• Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds,cinnamon, cardamoms, red chillies,Asafoedita and curry leaves. 

• Add ginger and fry till raw smell goes off. Add tomatoes and fry till they turn mushy.

• Add cooked dal, salt, chilli powder and 1/2 Cup water. Allow the dal to boil and garnish with coriander leaves.

•  Before serving add lemon juice.

Tips:
Adjust chilli powder to your taste. It can be replaced withe green chillies.
Timings in oven will vary based on power of oven.