Instant Dal Premix: You will get the taste of mother’s hand even away from home. Prepare instant dal premix like this for travelling.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Whenever we go on a long journey or a pilgrimage, the biggest concern is food. Eating outside is not only expensive but is also not always good for health. In such a situation, ‘Instant Dal Premix’ can prove to be a boon. It is a “ready-to-cook” powder that you can prepare at home, store for months and prepare fresh dal in minutes by simply adding hot water when needed.

Ingredients required for dal premix

Pulses: 1 cup pigeon pea (tur) dal, ½ cup moong dal, ½ cup masoor dal.

For tempering: 2 tbsp oil or ghee, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp mustard (rai), ¼ tsp asafoetida.

Spices: 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1.5 teaspoon red chili powder, 2 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, salt as per taste.

Other: Dried curry leaves, 2-3 dry red chillies, 1 tsp Kasuri methi, 1 tsp dry mango powder (for sourness).

Method of preparation (Step-by-Step Recipe)

Roast the pulses: First of all, wipe all three pulses with a clean cloth. Now dry roast them in a pan on low flame until a pleasant aroma starts coming from them and the color changes slightly.

Prepare the powder: Let the roasted pulses cool completely. After cooling, put them in a mixer and make a coarse or fine powder (as per your choice).

Add tempering: Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, dry red chilli and curry leaves. When the spices start crackling, reduce the flame.

Mix spices and pulses: Now add prepared lentil powder in the tempering. Also add turmeric, chilli, coriander powder, garam masala, dry mango powder and salt and fry for 2-3 minutes. Finally add Kasoori Methi and turn off the gas.

Store: Let this mixture cool completely. After it cools down, store it in an airtight container or zip-lock bag. this mixture 3 to 6 months Doesn’t get spoiled till.

Method of preparing pulses (How to Use)

Making dal while traveling or in hostel is now child’s play:

Microwave Method: Take 2-3 teaspoons of premix in a bowl, add 1 cup hot water and microwave for 4-5 minutes.

Without stove method: Take out the premix in a thermos or bowl, add boiling hot water, cover with a lid and leave for 10-15 minutes. Your hot dal is ready!

Special Tips: For better taste and shelf life

Protect from moisture: It is very important to roast the pulses, because the premix can spoil quickly if there is moisture.

Vegetable Twist: If you want, you can also add dry onion powder or dry garlic powder to it.

Freshness: If possible, add a little lemon juice and fresh coriander while serving, this will make it taste exactly like home.