Muradabadi Dal
Everytime I talk to my close ones, we end up having a long conversation on food. I think its our nation’s food which has bound us together in such a diverse environment. 🙂
On one such day while talking to my sister-in-law over phone, she suggested me to try this muradabadi Dal. I have heard “special moon dal chaat” from my mom too. But after trying it out, I could understand why it is so popular and why Prince Murad could give up anything but not the Dal. This Dal’s history dates back to Jodha -Bai who revolutionized the tasting buds of Mughal kings and princes. Prince Murad , Akbar’s grandson, was a frugal eater ,but relished this Dal 3 times a day in different forms of Chaat. Shah-Jehan , Akbar , Aurangzeb were all ardent fans of this Dal. It was named after Prince Murad , since it was his demand to make a Dal (ususally served as Dal-baati-choorma :Toovar Dal) which is different from the rest and could bring in a new flavor. So after many attempts, the cooks of Jodha’s kitchen finally brought this dal before him and he finished it all in 1st attempt. They served him again twice in different forms, and he cleaned the bowl till the last drop. Since then , this dal became his routine.
So, bringing to you Muradabad’s(a small district in U.P.) and Haridwar’s special starter !!!!
Servings |
Prep Time |
4people |
10 mins |
Cook Time |
Passive Time |
30 mins |
30 mins |
Servings |
Prep Time |
4people |
10 mins |
|
Cook Time |
Passive Time |
30 mins |
30 mins |
|