Dal Farra
Indian
Intermediate
Brunch
Traditional Dal Farra with Spiced Lentil Filling and Mustard Tempering
Dal Farra
38 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
18
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Dal Farra is a rustic, protein-rich traditional dish enjoyed across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Made by stuffing wheat dough with a spiced lentil filling, then steamed and tempered, it offers the earthy comfort of dal with the bite of a steamed dumpling. Light, nutritious, and deeply rooted in regional home cooking, Dal Farra makes for a wholesome tea-time snack or a light lunch.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For Dough
2 cupsWheat flour
2 pinchesSalt
½ cup waterWater, to knead dough
For Stuffing
½ cup chana dalChana Dal, Soaked
¼ cup urad dalUrad Dal, Soaked
3-4Garlic Cloves
1-2Green Chillies
1 tspCumin Seeds
1 tspGinger Garlic Paste
2 pinchesHing (asafoetida)
½ tspSalt
For Steam Cooking
2 tspsMustard Oil
1 tspUrad Dal
1-2Dry Red Chillies (Broken)
1-2 cupsWater
For Tempering
1 tbspMustard Oil
1 tspMustard Seeds
1 sprigCurry Leaves
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Step 1
Preparing the dough
00:13
Step 2
Make dal stuffing
00:22
Step 3
Make Farra
00:32
Step 4
Steam Cook Dal Farra
00:36
Plate it up!
Plate it up!
Plating Instructions
Plating Instructions
Arrange the sautéed farra pieces on a flat serving plate, with a bowl of rice and dal, and some chutney on the side. Add fresh curry leaves for colour.
Pairing Instructions
Pairing Instructions
Pair Dal Farra with a warm cup of chai or a simple bowl of curd for a balanced light meal.
Garnishing Instructions
Garnishing Instructions
Sprinkle lightly with red chilli flakes or chopped coriander for added freshness.
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