Cholar Dal By The Bong Gastronomist

Add 120g of washed and soaked Chana Dal along with 250ml water, 0.25 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp turmeric, and 0.5 tbsp ghee to The Upliance jar. The Upliance will now pressure cook the dal on medium heat for 12 minutes with automatic stirring.

The Upliance will automatically chop 6g peeled ginger and 3 pieces of green chilli. Afterwards, add 2 tbsp mustard oil, 1.5 tbsp ghee, 2 pieces bay leaf, 2 pieces dried red chilli, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 1 piece green cardamom, and 0.5 tsp hing to The Upliance jar. Select sauté mode at high heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant with automatic stirring.

Repeat the above by adding 0.25 tsp turmeric, 0.5 tsp coriander powder, 0.75 tsp salt, 1 tsp jeera powder, and garam masala to taste, along with the chopped ginger and green chillies to The Upliance jar. Let The Upliance sauté on medium heat for 5-7 minutes with automatic stirring until the spices are well cooked.

The dish is ready. Add the pressure-cooked dal to the sautéed spices and aromatics in The Upliance jar. Set to low heat and simmer for 5 minutes with automatic stirring until the flavors meld. Serve hot, garnished with sautéed cashews, raisins, and coconut, which can be prepared separately on a pan or using The Upliance’s manual sauté mode.