Name: Patoli (Dal usli/Crumbled dal)
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 0 Chana Dal (1/2 - cup); 1 Green Chilli; 0.5 tsp Mustard Seeds; 0.5 tsp Urad Dal; 0.5 tsp Cumin Seeds; 0 Curry Leaf (8 num); 0 Hing (pinch); 0.5 tsp Ginger Paste; 0.5 tsp Garlic Paste; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder; 0 Salt (as per taste); 1 tbsp Oil; 0.5 Onion; 0 Water (as required)

Instructions

Discover the simple yet delightful flavors of Patoli, a traditional dish featuring crumbled chana dal, seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs, offering a hearty and nutritious addition to your meal.
This recipe will make 3 servings of Patoli.
Drain the soaked chana dal and grind it coarsely without adding much water. Set aside.
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, urad dal, and cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.
Add a pinch of hing and curry leaves to the pan, followed by the finely chopped onion and green chilli. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
Stir in the ginger and garlic paste. Cook until the raw smell disappears.
Mix in the coarsely ground chana dal to the pan. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Combine everything well.
Cover the pan and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the dal from sticking to the bottom. Cook until the dal is fully cooked and has a crumbled texture, about 10-15 minutes.
Once the dal is cooked and has a dry, crumbled consistency, remove the pan from heat.
Serve the Patoli hot as a side dish with rice or roti. It can also be enjoyed as a standalone healthy snack or meal, garnished with fresh coriander leaves if desired.