Dal Batti (दाल बाटी) – Rajasthani Classic

Ingredients

Serves 4

• For Baati: 2 cups wheat flour, 1/2 cup semolina, 1/4 cup ghee, salt, water
• For Dal: 1/2 cup tuvar dal, 1/4 cup chana dal, 1/4 cup moong dal
• 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 2 green chillies, ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder
• Ghee for serving, fresh coriander for garnish

Method

1. 1

   For baati: Mix wheat flour, semolina, ghee, and salt. Add water to make a hard dough. Rest for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Shape into round balls and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25–30 minutes until golden, or cook on direct flame.

3. 3

   For dal: Pressure cook all three dals with turmeric until soft. Temper with cumin, onions, tomatoes, and spices.

4. 4

   Add cooked dal to the tempering, add water for desired consistency, and simmer for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Break the hot baatis, pour generous ghee over them, and serve with dal, churma, and onion salad.