Ingredients:

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1 cup Toor dal 2 cups mixed vegetables (potatoes, carrots, beans, drumsticks) 1 chopped onion 2 chopped tomatoes 2 chopped green chilies 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tbsp tamarind pulp Salt to taste 2 tbsp oil

Step 1:

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Drain the soaked toor dal and transfer it to a pressure cooker. Add 3 cups of water, turmeric powder, and salt. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is soft and mushy.

Step 2:

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Heat oil in a separate pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add cumin seeds and cook for a few seconds. Add chopped onions and green chilies. Cook them.

Step 3:

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Add chopped tomatoes and ginger-garlic paste. Cook until tomatoes are soft and mushy. Then add mixed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4:

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Once the vegetables are slightly cooked, add the cooked dal to the pan. Mix well. Add red chili powder and salt.

Step 5:

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Dilute tamarind pulp in 1/2 cup of water and add it to the dalcha. Mix well and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes on low heat.

Step 6:

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Once the dalcha reaches a thick consistency and the vegetables are cooked through, turn off the heat.

Step 7:

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Your Veg Dalcha is ready. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.