Yummy Dalcha for Veg Biriyani by using Pressure Cooker

   Dalcha for Veg Biriyani by using Pressure Cooker  :

         

Ingredients :

·        Tur dal / Thuvaram parupu – ½ cup

·        Channa dal / Kadalai paruppu – 4 spn

·        Onion – 1 big

·        Tomato – 1

·        Ginger garlic paste – 1 spn

·        Turmeric powder – ¼ spn

·        Green chilli – 4

·        Potato , carrot ,  chow chow , raw manga – 3 cups (cut into small pieces)

·        Brinjal – 2 small cut lengthwisw

·        Sambar powder – 1 ½  spn

·        Tamarind paste – 1 spn

·        Salt as needed

·        Coriander leaves for garnish

For seasoning:

·        Oil / ghee – 2  spn

·        Curry leaves – few

·        Cinnamon – 2 bits

·        Star anise – 2

·        Cloves – 2

·        Bay leaf - 1

Preparation :

·        Soak the dals together in water for 30 to 45 mins.

Method :

·        Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add the seasoning then add  curry leaves and sauté till it turn crispy.

·        Then add chopped chili and ginger garlic paste sauté for few secs.

·        Then add chopped onions and sauté till turn pink.

·        Then add the chopped tomatoes and sauté well till they turn mushy

·        Next add the soaked dal and all the veggies , turmeric powder and sambar powder.

·        Allow it to boil.

·        Next add the tamarind juice ,mix it well. If required add water.

·        Check the salt.

·         Cover the lid of the pressure cooker and cook it for 2 whistles. switch off the flame.

·        After the pressure realeses completely, Garnish with coriander leaves. Done!

    

Yummy Dalcha  is ready .serve hot with Biriyani J