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
- 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!
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