Vegetarian Dhanshak
Vegetarian Dhanshak

Hello everybody, I hope you’re having an incredible day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a special dish, vegetarian dhanshak. It is one of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.

Dhansak is a traditional parsi recipe Usually served with brown rice. It is a medley of lentils, vegetables, spices and meat. Being a vegetarian I cannot include meat, so have just made it with lentils, veggies and the spices.

Vegetarian Dhanshak is one of the most popular of recent trending meals in the world. It’s simple, it is quick, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions daily. They’re nice and they look wonderful. Vegetarian Dhanshak is something which I have loved my entire life.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook vegetarian dhanshak using 19 ingredients and 21 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Vegetarian Dhanshak:
  1. Get 2 tablespoon chana daal/ split chickpeas lentil
  2. Prepare 2 tablespoon masoor daal/ split red lentils
  3. Prepare 2 tablespoon Tovar daal/Pigeon pea lentils
  4. Get 2 tablespoon urad daal/split black gram lentils
  5. Get 100 grams cleaned and chopped fenugreek leaves
  6. Make ready 100 grams washed, deskined and cubed veggies of your choice(normally pumpkin and brinjal are a must)
  7. Get to taste Salt
  8. Take 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
  9. Prepare 1 tablespoon red chilli powder
  10. Make ready 1 tablespoon mint leaves cleaned and chopped
  11. Prepare 1 lemon Juice
  12. Make ready 1/2 inch ginger grated
  13. Get 5 garlic pearls chopped finely
  14. Get 2 green chillies made to paste
  15. Get 1 tablespoon Dhanshak powder
  16. Take 1 large onion chopped finely
  17. Prepare 1 small tomato chopped
  18. Take 1 tablespoon ghee/butter
  19. Get 2 cup or as needed Water (depending upon the quantity of lentils and veggies you use)

But because we vegetarians shouldn't deprive ourselves from trying out this utterly superlative tasting dish, of course we need to have a vegetarian dhansak version too! First thoroughly rinse your lentils in a sieve under cold running water, then pop them into a medium saucepan. Vegetarian Dhanshak A Chef and A Mom Pune. #protein Dhanshak is a Parsi traditional dish cooked with meat. Heat the vegetable oil in a separate pan and cook the mushrooms until golden brown all over and they have reabsorbed any liquid in the pan.

Instructions to make Vegetarian Dhanshak:
  1. Pre soak the lentils at least for 30 minutes prior cooking them after washing thoroughly
  2. Strain the lentils and keep aside
  3. Add the lentils to a pressure cooker and add about 2 cups of water to it. Start the stove now and keep on medium heat
  4. Add the turmeric powder and salt to taste. mix well
  5. Next add half the onions chopped to the lentils
  6. Add mixed chopped vegetables and mix for a while
  7. Next throw in the fenugreek and mint leaves and mix well for about 2-3 minutes
  8. Now pressure cook for upto 4-5 whistles and switch off the stove
  9. For the masala/tempering:
  10. Melt ghee/ butter in a wok and add the remaining onions and sauté till they are slightly brown
  11. Next add the tomatoes and cook on Low heat covered till they are soft
  12. Add chopped garlic-ginger and cumin powder
  13. Followed by red chilli and Dhanshak powders
  14. Add the green chilli paste.Mix well and take off heat
  15. Open the cooker to check the lentil mix. If slightly uncooked, use a masher to mash the lentils and vegetables
  16. Put it back on stove and keep on Low heat
  17. Add the masala/tempering prepared to the lentils and mix well and let simmer
  18. Next add the lemon juice
  19. Finish by mixing coriander leaves.
  20. Serve warm with the accompaniment of your choice
  21. My tip: if you are unable to find Dhanshak masala, use a strong flavoured curry or regular garam masala powder

During the lockdown, one way we friends alleviated food boredom was by sharing food we made in our homes. One of my indulgences during this period was this hearty vegetarian Dhanshak made by Hetal. It was so delicious, filling and comforting that I immediately asked her for her recipe. Then I was inspired to make the Dhanshak masala at home and that I think gave my. A quick tasty vegetarian curry based on my favourite takeaway curry.

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