Rajasthani Dal Baati is a scrumptious meal wherein baked whole wheat rolls i.e. baati, are dunked in hot and spicy, totally lip-smacking dal made with the combination of 5 lentils, i.e. Panchmel Dal, and is topped with ghee and served with choorma which is crushed baati plus the sweetness of sugar and some nuts optionally or a spicy and flavorful garlic chutney! Dal baati is not only the staple food here but also a festive delicacy. On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, dal baati is prepared and offered to Ganpati as bhog. It is also served at weddings, parties, etc. There are restaurants across the state specializing in this meal combination.
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Here are the recipes for Panchmel Dal, melt in mouth Baati, delectable choorma, and flavorful garlic chutney, that’s complimentary!
What is Panchmel Dal? As the name suggests panchmel dal means a mix of five dals. This dal preparation belongs to the state of Rajasthan and is prepared with baati. There are different combinations and recipes for this dal. I have used the most popular and authentic combination if I can sa...
View RecipeWhat is baati? Baati belongs to Rajasthan. It is a round bread made using whole wheat flour, baked to cook and calls for lots of clarified butter (ghee). Rajasthani baati is served with panchmel dal and garlic chutney. Lots of ghee...
View RecipeWhat are churma ladoo? Earthy and divine! Wheat balls crushed, sweetened and bathed with ghee! Churma Ladoo Recipe, a must preparation at my place on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi...
View RecipeWhat is lehsun tamatar ki chutney? Hot and gorgeous, yes I am talking about a chutney… which is spicy as well as slightly tangy to balance the heat, made mainly with garlic and tomatoes! This chutney can be served with parathas, dal rice, pulao, etc and is a must for dal baati, which is ...
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