How to make traditional Rajasthani dal baati churma?

Here’s a simple recipe to make traditional Rajasthani Dal Baati Churma, a classic dish that combines crispy baati, flavorful dal, and sweet churma.

Ingredients

For Baati:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup semolina (optional, for crispiness)
• 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Water, as needed

For Dal (Mixed Lentils):

• 1/4 cup toor dal (pigeon peas)
• 1/4 cup chana dal (Bengal gram)
• 1/4 cup moong dal (yellow lentils)
• 1/4 cup urad dal (black gram)
• 1/4 cup masoor dal (red lentils)
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

For Churma:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar or jaggery
• 2-3 crushed cardamom pods
• Chopped nuts (optional)

Steps to Make Dal Baati Churma

Step 1: Make the Baati

• Combine whole wheat flour, semolina, baking soda, salt, and ghee in a bowl.
• Add water gradually to knead a stiff dough.
• Divide the dough into lemon-sized balls and flatten them slightly.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) or heat a tandoor.
• Bake the baatis for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, flipping midway. Alternatively, you can roast them on a gas flame using a wire rack.
• Dip the baked baatis in melted ghee for extra flavor.

Step 2: Cook the Dal

• Wash and soak all lentils for 30 minutes, then pressure cook them with 4 cups of water, turmeric, and salt for 3-4 whistles.
• Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
• Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until golden brown.
• Add tomatoes, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook until the tomatoes soften.
• Mix in the cooked dal, adjust consistency with water, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
• Add garam masala and garnish with coriander leaves.

Step 3: Prepare Churma

• Combine whole wheat flour and ghee to make a crumbly dough.
• Add a little water to form stiff dough balls and bake them like baatis.
• Crush the baked balls into a coarse powder.
• Mix in powdered sugar, cardamom, and chopped nuts.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the hot dal with ghee-dipped baatis and a side of sweet churma.

Enjoy this wholesome and flavorful Rajasthani feast!