Bageshwar: Uttarakhand is famous in the country and abroad for its traditional food. The dishes here are better in taste. Bhatt dal is also one of these. Whose taste is prevalent not only in the mountains but also in the cities. To prepare Bhatt dal, a special Pahari method is adopted in the mountains. Bhatt dal is also called ‘Chudkani’ in the local language.
Local resident Praveen Singh Mehta told in a special conversation with Local 18 that Kale Bhatt dal is excellent in taste. Pahari thali is incomplete without this dal. It is made especially in the mountains with iron pan, stove fire and ground spices in silbatta. To make dal more tasty, roasted wheat flour is added to it. Due to which its taste and thickness gets enhanced.
Pahari method of making Bhatt Daal
To make Bhatt Dal, heat ghee in an iron pan, add cumin seeds to it. As soon as the cumin starts crackling, add Bhatt seeds to it and fry. Stir it till the grains of Bhatt get separated. To thicken the dal, add wheat flour to it and fry it lightly. Then prepare tadka in another vessel, add onion, garlic, tomato, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder and salt as per taste. At the same time, cook the tempering for five minutes and add it to the dal. Then cook the dal on low flame for 10 minutes. By adopting this special Pahari method, you can easily make Bhatt Dal at home.
Pahadi Thali is incomplete without Bhatt Dal
Bhatt dal is so famous in Kumaon that it has a special place in the Pahari thali of Uttarakhand. Pahari thali is considered incomplete without this dal. While serving Pahari food, Bhatt dal is definitely included in the plate. There are many benefits of eating Bhatt dal. It acts as a warming agent in winter.
Outsiders also like this dal
Mountain people consume more black pulses during winter season. There are many Ayurvedic benefits of eating Bhatt dal. Bhatt dal is grown in abundance in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand. Now Bhatt’s pulses have started being sold in cities also. Along with the hills, people from outside states also like Bhatt dal very much.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 8, 2024, 06:33 IST
