Gujarati Dal
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A friendship that started with the need to meet more people, for the sake of my toddler, some 9 years ago, is one of the most precious one to me. I had returned back to USA from UK with my 18 month old Aanya (older one) and husband. Once Amit would leave for work, Aanya and I would be miserable. We both needed company, other than each others’. We both needed to see more faces.
I went to the apartment complex main office and asked them if they could tell me if there were other kids my daughter’s age in that complex and they refused for privacy issues. The lady in-charge had become my friend and hinted me that there is a family above my floor with a daughter same as Aanya’s age. But she didn’t give me the number.
In sheer desperation, I went to the top floor and knocked on almost every door. Can you believe it? I can’t believe it myself that I did that! Call me weird! But desperation makes you do 1000 things that sound weird. Well, finally one door answered to end my quest. I met Isha and her daughter Dhvani. She was warm and welcoming. We hit instantly. And here we are after 9 years, still strong as friends, even if miles away. Aanya and Dhvani call themselves cousins.
The “moral” of the story is, Isha is from Gujarat and it was her house first that I tasted this Amazing dal! I would drink bowls full of it at her house.
Now that is another story that Shailja helped me to put the missing pieces from my recipe together. So a Thankyou to you lady for rescuing me everytime when I am doubtful.
I served the meal with Bhindi Masala and Roti. Such a wholesome and comforting meal it was. My family loved it.
Now the Recipe! This might not come out as authentic as it should to lot of Gujarati people. Please excuse me for that. But I adapted and adopted the recipe to my family’s taste and availability of the ingredients.
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Kokum flowers, dried !
Enjoy making this version of very famous Tuvar Dal and treat your family!
Note –
- This Dal is gluten free, vegan and vegetarian. It can be made Diabetic friendly by skipping the jaggery part or using a pinch of sugar substitute. Also lower the ghee/oil quantity to make it heart healthy.
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This dal provides essential nutrients like folio acid and fiber and protein for vegetarians as well as those who wish to merely limit their meat consumption.
Sonal
Great post, the way you explain to make this recipe is so fascinating.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Pleasure is mine
Thanks Naina ❤️
Love this recipe, the gujarati dal tastes super 🙂 The story is beautiful, Sonal, you are such a wonderful Mum 🙂
Beautiful story, Sonal. 🙂 I remember similar feelings when my children were young. Delicious dish too!
❤️ thanks Nancy!
Nice recipe Sonal. Never tried this. And your blog looks beautiful 🙂
Sona dear, what an mouth watering combination of Gujju sweat daal n bhindi masaledar. I tested dis combination last, about 30 years back when we were at Mount Abu with baba n Ranu and you all d kids with your mumma. Sweat memories. Love u.Sent via Micromax
Thanks dad ❤️
Beautiful photos as always. I can relate to wanting to find new people. I don’t know if I’d have the courage to knock on all the doors, but maybe bringing around one of your recipes would help!
Beautiful story and a flavorful dal !! <3
I love this post- I remember feeling so happy but isolated at home with my babies. 🙂 What a beautiful dish & amazing photos- AGAIN!!
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Aww.. That’s a wonderful story there, Sonal! How very brave of you- I somewhat know the feeling. 🙂 That dal looks absolutely delish! Nikhil loves Gujju dal and I think I am going to surprise him one of these days 😀
You are a sweetheart Aditi! Go surprise him and may be he will surprise you back ;).
Oh i am an absolute lover of Gujrati Dal ! It has been one of the first things i fell in love with in Gujrati cuisine… I have such fond memories of relishing this dal in company of local gujrati women when i used to for field visits to complete my design projects 🙂 Thank you for bringing those memories to life !
What a beautiful story Sonal . I can relate to it as i was in the same boat too . Thank you my dearie for the shout out . Love the color of daal . This is one of my favorite too , especially in summer ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Loads of love to you Shelly!❤️❤️❤️
Some of our closest friends are those we met though our children. This recipe looks so delicious. I’ve never heard of kokum flowers but I know there are so many ingredients that are new to me.
Julie
Isn’t that the best part of food blogging that we learn something new everytime. I am loving it!!
Thanks so much. How are you feeling now?
Cheers
Better every week! I go back to the doc next week and am hoping to get rid of the crutches. Thank you for asking! How is your spice plans coming?
So glad to hear that.❤️
Oh my that looks good!! I love your blog look…nice!!! Maybe my son (a bit of a foodie) will make this for me:)
this is one masterpiece of a post. First, the story although short is personal and really moving. So sweet! Poor mom and baby girl! But the styling . . the colors of the dal with the pewter plates and dark grey background and bread accompaniments . . . all flat out gorgeous. The peanuts remind me of the wild african “jungle” peanuts I see now in our co-op store . . . they’re kind of meaty and almost chewy. Bravo Sonal!
Sue, this is a must try for sure. If you ever want to give it a try and find it difficult to gather the ingredients, yell for me. I will send the pre measured ingredients for you to create this at home.
While writing, it brought back so many old memories :).
It would just be better if you came over and made it and fed me. thank you. (haha)
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