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    Recipe Index » Dals / Beans » Dals

    Shepu dal recipe (dill leaves dal or Suva dal)

    Published: Jul 17, 2013 · Last Modified: Apr 15, 2020 by Kanan Patel / 6 Comments

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    Shepu dal or suva dal or dill leaves dal recipe - It is made from moong dal, masoor dak and dill leaves. To make it more flavorful, onion, tomato and few basic spices are added.

    Shepu dal recipe (how to make dill leaves dal or Suva dal recipe)

    This is very healthy and nutritious dal recipe. Dill leaves have good health properties and one should include in his/her diet.

    The method of making this dal is very common. Just like any other dal, onion-tomato and spices are cooked first and then dill leaves and boiled dal are added and simmered. The simple and easy

    ** moong dal and masoor dal – I have used combination of two different dals. But you can make with only moong dal or only masoor dal. Use as per your liking or what you have in pantry.

    *** Dill leaves – it has strong aroma, flavor and taste. So adjust the quantity as per your liking. 3 tablespoons will give you moderate dill leaves flavor.

    Any kind of dal is always welcomed in my house. I do make many different healthy dal recipes. And that’s why we do not get bored of eating dal regularly.

    I grew up eating this bhaji, so I am used to with its flavor and taste. But you are the first timer, then start with less quantity. Once your palate get used to it and then increase the quantity.

    Here you can see, I have added only garlic and no ginger. Because the flavor of dill leaves goes very well with garlic.

    Also do not skip the amchur powder in this dish. It takes the taste of dal to the whole new level.

    Check out more dill leaves recipes
    aloo suva sabzi  //  Gajar suba sabzi  //  suva kadhi  //  dill leaves pakoda


    How to make dill leaves dal recipe (Step by Step Photos):


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    1) Wash both the dals under running cold water till water runs clear. Take them into pressure cooker along with 1 cup of water.
    Shepu dal recipe (how to make dill leaves dal or Suva dal recipe)

    2) Cover the pressure cooker, put the weight on and turn on the stove on medium heat. And let it cook for 2-3 whistles on medium heat. Then turn off the stove, let the pressure go down by itself. Open the cover and keep it aside.
    Shepu dal recipe (how to make dill leaves dal or Suva dal recipe)

    3) Now heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot add cumin seeds, let them sizzle.
    Shepu dal recipe (how to make dill leaves dal or Suva dal recipe)

    4) Add chopped green chilies, garlic paste and curry leaves. Cook for a minute or till the raw smell of garlic goes away.
    Shepu dal recipe (how to make dill leaves dal or Suva dal recipe)

    5) Then add chopped onions and mix.
    Shepu dal recipe (how to make dill leaves dal or Suva dal recipe)

    6) Let them cook till they become soft and turn light brown in color.
    Shepu dal recipe (how to make dill leaves dal or Suva dal recipe)

    7) Add chopped tomatoes and mix.
    Shepu dal recipe (how to make dill leaves dal or Suva dal recipe)

    8) Add dry spices (red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, amchur powder) along with salt.
    Shepu dal recipe (how to make dill leaves dal or Suva dal recipe)

    9) Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes, so tomatoes get soften but not mushy.
    Shepu dal recipe (how to make dill leaves dal or Suva dal recipe)

    10) Then add cooked dal and 1 ½ cups of water.
    Shepu dal recipe (how to make dill leaves dal or Suva dal recipe)

    11) Mix well.
    Shepu dal recipe (how to make dill leaves dal or Suva dal recipe)

    12) Add dill leaves.
    Shepu dal recipe (how to make dill leaves dal or Suva dal recipe)

    13) Mix well and bring it to a boil.
    Shepu dal recipe (how to make dill leaves dal or Suva dal recipe)

    14) Let it simmer for 7-8 minutes. Adjust the consistency of dal as per your liking. If dal is too thick then add some water and let it simmer for few minutes. If dal is too thin then let it boil for some more time till you get desired consistency.
    Shepu dal recipe (how to make dill leaves dal or Suva dal recipe)

    Serving suggestion: Serve this dill dal or sephu dal with plain steamed rice. It can be served with roti or paratha as well.

    Suva dal recipe - dal with dill leaves - suva-shepu bhaji recipe

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    Shepu dal recipe (dill leaves dal or Suva dal)

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    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml)
    Author: Kanan
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Calories: 119kcal
    Servings 2 servings
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml) See details

    Ingredients  

    For pressure cooking:

    • ¼ cup Yellow moong dal (split and skinless)
    • ¼ cup Masoor dal
    • 1 cup Water

    Making shepu dal recipe:

    • 1 tablespoon Oil
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
    • 1 Green chilies chopped finely
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic paste or freshly grated
    • 4-5 Curry leaves
    • ½ cup Red onion chopped
    • ½ cup Tomato chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon Coriander powder
    • ½ teaspoon Garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon Amchur powder (Dried mango powder)
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 ½ cups Water
    • 3-4 tablespoons Dill leaves (sephu bhaji or suva bhaji)

    Instructions 

    Pressure cooking the dal:

    • Wash both the dals under running cold water till water runs clear.
    • Take them into pressure cooker along with 1 cup of water.
    • Cover the pressure cooker, put the weight on and turn on the stove on medium heat. And let it cook for 2-3 whistles on medium heat.
    • Then turn off the stove, let the pressure go down by itself.
    • Open the cover and keep it aside.

    Making suva dal recipe:

    • Now heat the oil in a pan on medium heat.
    • Once hot add cumin seeds, let them sizzle.
    • Add chopped green chilies, garlic paste and curry leaves. Cook for a minute.
    • Then add chopped onions and mix. Let them cook till they become soft and turn light brown in color.
    • Add chopped tomatoes and mix.
    • Add dry spice powders along with salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes, so tomatoes get soften but not mushy.
    • Then add cooked dal and 1 ½ cups of water. Mix well.
    • Add dill leaves. Mix well and bring it to a boil.
    • Let it simmer for 7-8 minutes.
    • then turn off the stove

    Nutrition

    Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.4g | Protein: 3.3g | Fat: 7.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 608mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
    *Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving
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    Comments

    1. Jasmine Bangera

      January 26, 2020 at 9:19 pm

      Easy and quick to make and delicious
      Thanks.

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      • Kanan

        January 28, 2020 at 9:24 am

        yes it is.

        Reply
    2. Ashwini

      April 24, 2016 at 5:34 am

      I tried out this recipe today and it came out well :-). Thanks to you, not only did I make a dill-based preparation for the first time but it turned out to be tasty too! As suggested, I added less quantity of dill leaves this time. Now that I have an idea of what flavor to expect, will add a bit more next time. Your dal collection is very diverse and interesting, I intend to try a few more of them. Thanks again and looking forward to more such interesting recipes.5 stars

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      • Kanan

        April 25, 2016 at 10:49 am

        Glad to know that dal came out good. Hope you enjoy other recipes just like this one.

        Reply
    3. Deepthi

      July 19, 2013 at 1:24 am

      Hello,

      I just wanted to say that your blog is absolutely wonderful and the way recipes are detailed. I have been following your website just for a few months and I always look forward to your recipes. I have tried a few and they came out very well. Thank you very much. Keep up the the brilliant job . 🙂 Good day

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      • Kanan

        July 19, 2013 at 12:33 pm

        Thanks for your kind words Deepthi. It always makes me smile when I read positive comments on recipes from readers like you. and also gives me energy to post more. Stay tuned for more recipes. 🙂

        Reply
    Kanan

    Hi, I'm Kanan Patel. I share easy, delicious vegetarian recipes (mostly Indian) and Eggless baking recipes that you can sure count on!

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