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Dhaba style daal mash/Lentils - A very special and spicy daal which people prefer to taste when dine out. This daal is very nice in taste and is made by using different spices to enhance its flavour. Daal Mash is also known as shahi daal and one of the most delicious dish... Here in this food log we will share a Step by Step process how to cook a delicious dhaba style daal mash/Lentils at home. Try this & enjoy at home. Daal Mash is a Pakistan most traditional recipe that is normally available in many restaurant and dhabas. is very simple, healthy, quick to prepare and comforting recipe. MASH KI DAAL is a fun to cook and yum to eat. Fry Mash Ki Daal is a nutritious recipe for serving at dinner or lunch. Mash Ki Daal is a famous dish in Pakistan. It is enriched with nutrition and tastes amazing. Lentils, onions, garlic, spice, and pepper is mixed to give an ultimate traditional taste. This Dhaba Style Mash Ki Daal Recipe is very nice in taste and is made by using different spices to enhance the taste of the dish. Try out this Dhaba style recipe at home and get appreciation from your family and friends.

Ingredients:

-Ghee ¼ Cup
-Laung (Cloves) 5-6
-Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) 6-8
-Adrak (Ginger) julienne 1 inch piece
-Pyaz (Onion) chopped 1 medium
-Lehsan (Garlic) crushed 1 tbs
-Hari mirch (Green chilies) 2-3
-Tamatar (Tomatoes) grinded 2 medium
-Hing (Asafeotida) powder ¼ tsp
-Lal mirch powder (Red chili powder) 1 tsp or to taste
-Haldee powder (Turmeric powder) ¼ tsp
-Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste
-Mash daal (White lentil gram) 250 gms (soaked & boiled with salt)
-Pani (Water) 1 Cup or as required
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped 1-2 tbs
-Garam masala powder ½ tsp
Tadka: (Optional)
-Cooking oil 2-3 tbs
-Sabut lal mirch (Whole red chilies) 5-6
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) ½ tsp
-Lal mirch powder (Red chili powder) ¼ tsp
-Adrak (Ginger) julienne
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped

Directions:

-In pot,add ghee and let it melt,add cloves,black peppercorns and mix.
-Add ginger and mix well.
-Add onion and fry until light brown.
-Add garlic and mix well.
-Add green chilies and fry for a minute.
-Add grinded tomatoes and mix well.
-Add asafeotida powder,red chili powder,turmeric powder and salt,mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
-Ad boiled white lentil gram and mix well.
-Add water and mix well.
-Add fresh coriander and garam masala powder,cover and let it simmer for 2 minutes.Its ready to serve!
Tadka: (Optional)
-In small frying pan,add cooking oil,whole red chilies,cumin seeds and fry for 1 minute.
-Turn off the flame,add red chili powder and mix.
-Add tadka on cooked white lentil gram and garnish with ginger,fresh coriander & serve.