Authentic Rajasthani Dal Baati Churma
Classic baked wheat baatis soaked in desi ghee, served with spicy panchmel dal and sweet churma
Recipe Overview
Ingredients Checklist
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Step-by-Step Cooking Method
Step 1
~15 minsKnead stiff dough with coarse wheat flour, semolina, ajwain, salt, and 4 tbsp melted ghee. Shape into smooth round balls (baatis).
Step 2
~30 minsBake in preheated oven or traditional tandoor gas oven at 190°C for 30 minutes, turning once until golden brown and cracked on top.
Step 3
~15 minsPressure cook soaked mixed lentils with turmeric and salt. In a separate kadai, prepare tadka with ghee, cumin seeds, hing, ginger, Mathania chilli powder, and Dal Baati Masala.
Step 4
~10 minsPour sizzling tadka into the cooked dal. Crush hot baatis lightly and immerse fully in warm desi ghee before serving.
Never Overheat Ground Aromatics
Whole spices (like cumin, mustard, cardamom) thrive in sizzling oil to crackle their essential oil vesicles. Stone-ground powders should be added only after onions/tomatoes are softened, or mixed with a dash of water to avoid scorching the delicate volatile flavour compounds.
