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Dal Baati Churma — traditional dish from Western Rajasthan, India
Main course Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥650kcal
💪18gProtein
🌾88gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿12gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Dal Baati Churma

How to order / say it
Say it दाल बाटी चूरमा — [daal baa-tee choor-ma]
Order I'd like the Dal Baati Churma, please.
Locally मुझे दाल बाटी चूरमा चाहिए, कृपया।
Say locally

A traditional Rajasthani dish of lentil stew and baked wheat balls.

Why try it?

Dal Baati Churma is an emblematic dish of Rajasthan, representing the state's rustic flavors and rich culinary heritage. It's a staple in festivals and suggests opulence through its generous dollops of ghee.

How it tastes

Dal is mildly spiced and earthy, Baati has a nutty roasted taste, and Churma brings a sweet, grainy texture. Served together, it’s a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, often enhanced with buttery ghee.

Origin & History — first documented: 1820

Originating in the early 19th century in Western Rajasthan, Dal Baati Churma was created as a nutritious meal that could sustain warriors and travelers over long periods. Its popularity spread due to its hearty nature and simple ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g whole wheat flour
  • 🫘 100 g split chickpeas lentils
  • 🥛 100 g ghee
  • 🍯 50 g jaggery
  • 🧂 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 🧂 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp asafetida
  • 🧂 to taste salt

Method

  1. 1 Mix wheat flour with salt and ghee to form a dough.
  2. 2 Shape into balls and bake until golden.
  3. 3 Cook lentils with spices until soft.
  4. 4 Serve Baati with Dal and sweetened Churma.

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