Description
Unlike the Parsi version which uses meat, this Sindhi style is typically vegetarian—rich, wholesome, and packed with nutrition. A one pot meal – a blend of mixed dals, seasonal vegetables, and aromatic masala creates a creamy, earthy dish that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or rotis.
Ingredients
- Mixed Dal
- Toor dal – ¼ cup
- Masoor dal – ¼ cup
- Moong dal – 2 tbsp
- Chana dal – 2 tbsp
- Water – 3–4 cups
- Turmeric – ½ tsp
- Salt – as needed
- Vegetables (chopped)
- Pumpkin (kaddu) – 1 cup
- Brinjal – ½ cup
- Potatoes – ½ cup
- Tomatoes – 1
- Spinach or methi leaves – 1 cup (optional)
Masala Tempering
- Oil or ghee – 2 tbsp
- Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
- Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
- Green chilli – 1
- Onion (finely chopped) – 1 medium
- Dhansak masala or garam masala – 1 tsp
- Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
- Coriander powder – 1 tsp
- Tamarind pulp – 1 tbsp or ½ lemon
- Jaggery – 1 tsp (optional, Sindhi homes often add this)
Instructions
1. Cook the Dal & Vegetables
Wash dals. Add all chopped vegetables, turmeric, salt, and water. Pressure-cook for 3–4 whistles until soft.
2. Blend for Creaminess
Lightly mash or blend the cooked dal-vegetable mixture to achieve a thick, smooth consistency.
3. Prepare the Tempering
Heat oil/ghee. Add cumin; let it crackle. Add onion, fry until light brown. Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilli, and sauté. Mix in dhansak/garam masala, coriander powder, red chilli powder.
4. Combine Everything
Pour the tempering into the dal mix. Add tamarind and jaggery. Simmer 5–7 minutes until flavors meld. Garnish with fresh coriander.
Notes
1) Vegetable swaps: You can add beetroot, sweet potato, zucchini, or methi for seasonal variations. Avoid too many starchy veggies if targeting weight loss.
2) Serving tip: Pair with brown rice or millet rice for a complete, balanced meal.
3) Greens: Spinach or methi boosts iron, fiber, and flavor. Always add greens in the pressure-cooker stage for better blending
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 230kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
