Hare Lehsun ki Dal – Winter Special

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Hare Lehsun ki Dal, Fresh Green Garlic Dal

Winter brings with it an assortment of vegetables that are otherwise not available. One of the vegetables I look forward to in this season is Fresh Green Garlic or Hara Lehsun. I use it to flavour every savoury dish I find. I love the aroma that green garlic imparts to dishes; it is garlicky yet not overpoweringly so. During winters you will always find Green Garlic in my refrigerator.

Yesterday, I made my first batch of Hare Lehsun ki Dal for this winter. It was mildly garlicky and a much mellow version of Lasooni Dal.

If you want more winter specials, here are a few recipes:

• Undhiyu – A wonderful medley of winter vegetables cooked in a coriander-green garlic paste from the western Indian state of Gujarat.
• Sarson da Saag – The ever popular dish from the north Indian state of Punjab uses a whole lot of greens led by Mustard greens and is traditionally eaten with Makki di Roti.
• Sweet Potatoes in Jaggery Syrup – For some reason, this simple dish is always associated with winter in my mind.

How to Make Hare Lehsun ki Dal

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Hare Lehsun ki Dal (Lentils with Fresh Green Garlic) - Winter Special

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Hara Lehsun or Green Garlic is found in abundance in winter. I love its delicate flavour and aroma. Yesterday, I used it to flavour some dal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main, Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

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• 3/4 Cup Tuvar Dal
• 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Green Garlic
• 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Tomatoes
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 2 Red Chillies
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tbsp Ghee
• Salt to Taste

Instructions

 

The Preparations for Hare Lehsun ki Dal

• Chop the tomato to small pieces.
• Chop the hara lehsun or green garlic into fine pieces.

Method to Make Hare Lehsun ki Dal

• Wash and soak the tuvar dal in 2 cups water for 10 minutes. In winter, I use lukewarm water.
• Pressure cook the tuvar dal till it is well-cooked.
• Mash the dal and set aside.
• In a heavy-bottomed vessel, heat the ghee.
• Add the cumin seeds and stir-fry till the cumin just starts to change colour.
• Add the split red chillies.
• Stir-fry for a few seconds.
• Add the chopped green garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add the chopped tomatoes.
• Stir-fry till the tomato pieces are well-stewed.
• Add the turmeric powder, salt and mashed dal.
• Mix well.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Cover and set aside for 5 minutes.
• Serve hot with rice or rotis.

Tried this recipe?Do let me know how you liked it @aahaaram or tag #aahaaram!