Dalcha is a popular traditional dish in central Asian countries like India and Pakistan. Simmered meat with Tur Dal spices, Dalcha is a perfect mixture of meat and Tur Dal. When setting up the menu for a family feast, have Dalcha on the table to make everyone go wow. Here, we bring you the Dalcha recipe with the Lucky Dalcha Masale recipe mix.
Dalcha
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Yield: 5 persons
Calories: 28kcal
- 500-750 g meat any of your preference
- 200 g Cooking Oil
- 250 g Mix Tur Dal also known as Pigeon Pea or Yellow Lentil
- 100 g Chopped Tomato One big size
- 150 g Sliced Onion 2-big size
- 3 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
- 30 g Dry Coconut Powder
- 4 pcs Green Chilies cut into 2-pieces
- 150 g Bottle Gourd de-seed and cut into small pieces
- 25 g Tamarind soak overnight, then extract the pulp
- ¼ bunch Fresh Coriander Leaves chop a little
- 1 packet Lucky Masale Dalcha recipe mix
Add mix Tur Dal, 1tbsp oil, and 100g onion in pressure with approx. 4-glasses of water. Cook the Dal till tender. Let it cool, then make a paste.
Take a thick bottom pan, heat oil, and fry the Onion. After 2-3 minutes, add Coconut powder, Green chilies, and Ginger-garlic paste. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
Add meat pieces, tomatoes, salt, and half Lucky Masale Dalcha mix. Add approx. 4-5 glasses of water, cover the pot until meat is tendered.
Add Bottle Gourd, fresh Coriander leaves, and again cover the pot. Add the dal puree. Adjust thickness by adding water.
Add the remaining Lucky Dalcha mix, Tamarind pulp, cover the pot and cook for half an hour on a low flame.
Nutrition Facts
Dalcha
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.