Dal Baati Churma is an ancient preparation from the Indian state of Rajasthan. This is a very healthy dish which consists of three main components, namely dal or lentil stew, baati or wheat balls, and churma or crushed wheat dish.
It is believed that the preparation of Dal Baati Churma dates back to thousands of years ago when people lived in desert regions. They needed foodstuffs which could stay fresh for long periods of time without being stored in a refrigerator. Baati served the purpose of keeping them satisfied for longer period of time, dal provided them with much needed protein, and churma made their dishes more appetizing.
This is indeed a tasty dish and is commonly consumed along with lots of ghee. Different varieties of lentils are combined along with other spices to make it more aromatic.
Dal Baati Churma can be eaten on festive occasions including wedding ceremonies, religious celebrations, and other important gatherings. Those who love eating this dish are found in all families and they consume it during their festive events.
How to Prepare Dal Baati Churma?
Ingredients Required
For Dal
1 cup mixed lentils (toor, chana, moong)
1 onion (chopped)
2 tomatoes (chopped)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
Salt and other spices
For Baati
2 cups of wheat flour
½ cup of ghee
Salt
For Churma
Some baati
Jaggery or sugar
Ghee
Steps to prepare Dal Baati Churma
Boil the lentils using salt and turmeric.
Prepare seasoning using cumin seeds, onions, tomatoes, and other spices.
Prepare dough using wheat flour, ghee, and salt for preparing baati.
Serve it warm.
Prepare churma from baati, jaggery, and ghee.
