Uttarakhand is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful states in India. It offers panoramic views of the majestic mountains and stunning scenarios. The state also offers lip-smacking delicacies. There are many such Uttarakhand dishes, which are quite famous. One of them is Phanu. This Pahari dish is enjoyed in the state. It is a delicious blend of toor dal and urad dal, which creates a wonderful dish – and can be served with roti or plain rice. Phanu is a blend of two different dals. Its creaminess, along with the subtle flavours of the spices, tadka and green chillies, add a whole new taste to this dish.
To make this typical Uttarakhand dish, you would need one cup of split toor dal soaked, half cup white urad dal soaked, finely chopped tomato, ginger and garlic. For spices, you will need turmeric powder and asafoetida. For the tadka, you will need finely-chopped ginger and garlic. You will also need cumin seeds, green chilli and mustard oil.
Here is a step-by-step guide to make this dish:
– To begin the procedure of making a Pahari style Phanu recipe, make sure to soak the dals for a couple of hours and keep it ready.
– Add the soaked dal into a pressure cooker along with chopped tomatoes, ginger, garlic, garlic, garlic, turmeric, powder, powder, and salt.
– Pressure cook the dal for at least 4 to 5 whistles. Let the steam release naturally and then open the lid.
– Remove the lid and put the pressure cooker on the stove again. Add a pinch of asafoetida, and salt as per taste and adjust the consistency by adding a little bit of water. Mash the dal for a thick and creamy consistency.
– Now, to prepare the tadka, heat the mustard oil over a tadka pan. Once it is hot, add cumin seeds, green chilli, ginger and garlic garlic, and let it sizzle for a few seconds. Serve it with roti or Jeera rice or even plain rice.
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