Kashmiri Kulith Ki Dal Recipe – Horse Gram Dal Recipe

  • To begin making the Kashmiri Kulith Ki Dal Recipe, wash and soak the horse gram for about 20 minutes. 

  • Heat a pressure cooker on medium flame, add the drained horsegram along with 2 cups of water. 

  • To the horsegram add the slit green chilli, ginger, garlic, salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder. 

  • Close the pressure cooker and pressure cook for 6-8 whistles and turn off the flame. 

  • Allow the pressure to release naturally and then open the pressure cooker. 

  • Mash the Kulith Ki Dal with the back of a ladle and set aside. 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour with water to make a slurry. 

  • In another pan, heat ghee on medium-low flame, once hot, to this add the cumin seeds and asafoetida and allow it to sizzle.  To this add the cooked and mashed Kulith Ki Dal and bring to a single boil. 

  • Once the Kashmiri Kulith Ki Dal comes to a single boil, gradually add in the rice flour slurry and give it a quick stir. 

  • When you see the Kashmiri Kulith Ki Dal begin to thicken, turn off the flame and add the finely chopped coriander leaves. 

  • Serve hot. 

  • Serve Kashmiri Kulith Ki Dal Recipe along with Kashmiri Style Dum Monji Recipe-Knol Khol in Yogurt, Phulka for a simple weekday lunch meal.