Last Updated on April 25, 2022 by
Today, I am taking you on a journey to Chattisgarh, a state located in Central East India. Like many other Indian states, it was established along linquistic lines. It was formed in 2000 out of 16 Chattisgarhi speaking districts of Madhya Pradesh. It is a landlocked state, bordered on all sides by 6 other states.
Chattisgarh is one of the poorest states of India, with only Bihar and Odisha having lower poverty rates. It also has life expectancy rates, education index rates and standard of living levels well below the national average. Although located in Central India, Chattisgarh has many similarities with the Northeast Seven Sisters, including a large tribal population.
However, it is rich in culture. Chattisgarh tribes are especially known for dance. Many of their traditional dances depict stories from Hindu religious texts, the Ramayan and Mahabharata, as well as other religious themes. Here is one example.
Now let’s take a small glimpse into their cuisine.
Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
- 1 cup red lentils/ masoor dal
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
- 6 curry leaves
- 2 dried red chiles
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoon chickpea flour/besan
- salt, to taste
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add lentils. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
In a wok or large skillet, heat oil.
Add mustard seed, curry leaves and chiles. After they stop sizzling and popping, add onion. Saute until softened. Add cooked lentils, turmeric, salt and coriander. Stir to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt and the besan. Add this to the lentils and simmer for 5 minutes.
This is a really creamy and luscious dal.
Red Lentil Kadhi
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils/ masoor dal
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
- 6 curry leaves
- 2 dried red chiles
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoon chickpea flour/besan
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add lentils. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- In a wok or large skillet, heat oil.
- Add mustard seed, curry leaves and chiles. After they stop sizzling and popping, add onion. Saute until softened.
- Add cooked lentils, turmeric, salt and coriander. Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt and the besan.
- Add this to the lentils and simmer for 5 minutes.
Red Masoor dal Kadhi looks so rich , creamy and tatsty !
Looks like we made almost the same type of dish :). Nice to see that you have included that video. The khadi looks very thich and creamy.Good one Mir 🙂
This seems to be a combination of daal and kadhi…like the recipe and would love to try it…book marking.a real good job Mireille.
yours looks different from PJs and yet equally delectable, i am forced to try this sooner now
Sounds like Dal Kadhi, love the texture of this kadhi..Very tempting.
such a delectable, yet earthy dal – very comforting with a bowl of rice :-))
Mireille, I totally loved that first picture. The bowl complements the dish very well and I just loved it :).
Another kadi recipe..your version of kadi sounds so interesting..kadi looks so creamy and yummy..
That is one creamy and delicious kadhi. Will have to try this some time. Nice clicks Mir.
The kadhi looks thick and filling. Nice video.
Looks so rich and creamy, Mir..Good find!
Kadhi seems to be an integral part of this cuisine. i got to see so many varieties of khadi, that I have never heard of. Looks flavorful.
this red lentil kadhi looks nice and creamy..
Today is Kadhi Day! Your Kadhi looks so tempting…
A delicious kadhi and dal combo. I will want to try your version out too. Mir! Love it.
kadhi is the hero today and your kadhi looks so perfect and comforting!!!
That's a lovely colour and you have added videos?..wow..very nice Mir..
Kadhi is the winner today and each and every version is delicious!
Looks very interesting combo of daal and kadhi. Soothing and perfect meal with steaming hot rice and papad.
Delicious kadhi.. Very inviting.