Savoring Sindhi Cuisine: Tidhali Daal and Dodho Made Easy

Sindhi Tidhali Daal and Dodho are traditional dishes from the Sindh region of Pakistan. Tidhali Daal is a flavorful lentil dish, and Dodho is a type of unleavened bread made with wheat flour. Here are the recipes for both:

Sindhi Tidhali Daal:

Ingredients for preparation :

• 1 cup split pigeon peas (toor dal)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• Pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 1 tablespoon tamarind pulp
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves (optional)

Instructions for cooking :

• Wash the split pigeon peas (toor dal) under running water until clean.
• Cook the dal in a pot or pressure cooker with 3 cups of water until soft and well-cooked.
• In a separate pan, heat oil or ghee. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them sizzle.
• Add chopped onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies to the pan. Cook until onions turn soft.
• Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become mushy.
• Mix in turmeric powder, tamarind pulp, and salt. Stir well.
• Add the cooked dal to the pan and simmer for a few minutes. Adjust the consistency with water if needed.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves (if available) and serve hot with Dodho or rice.

Sindhi Dodho:

Ingredients for preparation:

• 2 cups wheat flour
• Water, as needed
• Salt to taste
• Ghee or vegetable oil, for cooking

Instructions for cooking :

• In a big bowl, mix wheat flour and salt.
• Gradually add water and knead the flour into a soft and smooth dough.
• Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
• Take small portions of the dough and flatten them with your hands to form round bread (about 5-6 inches in diameter).
• Heat a griddle or tawa over medium heat and cook the bread on both sides, using ghee or oil, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
• Repeat the process for all the dough portions to make more bread.
• Serve the hot Dodho with Sindhi Tidhali Daal or any other side dish you like.

Enjoy the delicious Sindhi Tidhali Daal and Dodho!