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Gahat ki Dal

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About

A hearty lentil stew from Uttarakhand, made with protein-rich horse gram (gahat) and flavored with mountain spices like jakhiya and timur. It has an earthy, slightly nutty taste with a peppery kick from the local spices. Traditionally eaten during winters to provide warmth and energy.

Cultural Context

A staple in Pahadi (mountain) communities of Uttarakhand, often served during festivals and weddings. Considered medicinal in Ayurveda for its warming properties. Eaten with rice or mandua ki roti (finger millet flatbread).

Ingredients

1 cuphorse gram (gahat dal)(soaked overnight)
1 tspjakhiya seeds(toasted)
1/2 tsptimur (Szechuan pepper)(crushed)
1 inchginger(grated)
4-5 clovesgarlic(minced)
2 tbspghee
1/2 tspturmeric
to taste salt

Method

1. Pressure cook soaked horse gram until soft. 2. Prepare tadka with ghee, jakhiya, timur, ginger and garlic. 3. Combine cooked dal with tadka and simmer. 4. Adjust seasoning and s...

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Regional Variations

Kumaon

Uses more jakhiya and less timur

Garhwal

Often includes bhangjeera (wild celery seeds)

Dietary

VegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosher

Sources

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Pushpesh Pant โ€” India: The Cookbook

2010cookbook
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Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board โ€” Pahadi Rasoi

2018institutionโ†— link

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