In India, festivals like Bhai Dooj and Raksha Bandhan are a great way to strengthen the bond between brothers and sisters. On these days, siblings go all out to make each other feel special. Recently, on the occasion of Bhai Dooj, a celebrity chef decided to cook for his sister and prepared Dal Moradabadi Chaat for her. And honestly, it looks too tempting to ignore!
Chef Saransh Goila Cooks Dal Moradabadi Chaat For His Sister
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Celebrity Chef Saransh Goila (@saranshgoila) is known for sharing amazing recipes online. This Bhai Dooj, instead of giving a material gift to his sister, he decided to cook something special—Dal Moradabadi Chaat. The name itself is enough to make your mouth water, and we definitely can’t wait to try it at home.
The chef posted the video with the caption: “A Bhai Dooj special for my sistaaa, who ain’t getting any gifts today but a meal cooked by her brother.” He also revealed that many families in Moradabad, UP, have their own versions, with some adding crispy moong and chillies. For his version, he kept it a little snacky and perfect for dipping.
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Here’s How You Can Make It This Bhai Dooj
If you’re a chat lover and want to try something new, then this delicious Dal Moradabadi Chaat recipe is perfect for you to try at home.
Ingredients
- Moong dal
- Water
- Hing
- Salt
- Roasted jeera
- Dried red chillies
- Leftover roti
- Ghee
- Podi
- Butter
- Green chutney
- Onion
- Tomato
- Pomegranate seeds
- Meethi boondi
- Coriander
- Jeera-mirchi masala
- Lemon juice
Method
1. Pressure cook the soaked moong dal with hing and salt until soft.
2. Whisk the cooked dal until smooth, then pour it into a kadhai and cook on a low flame for 10 minutes.
3. Crush the roasted jeera and dried red chillies together.
4. Take the leftover roti, spread some ghee, and cook on a low flame until slightly crispy. Sprinkle podi and cook with a little more ghee on both sides.
5. To serve the dish, crack the crispy roti, add butter, pour in the dal, and top with green chutney, chopped onion, tomato, pomegranate seeds, meethi boondi, coriander, jeera-mirchi masala, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
So, when are you trying this recipe at home? Tell us in the comments!
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/ @saranshgoila