Phanu Pahadi Style Recipe.

Phanu is a popular recipe from Uttarakhand made with lentils. In Pahari cuisine, this dish is made from Gahat dal; the dal is ground into silbatta and cooked with appropriate spices, which are full of taste and nutrition. But in the city, only a few people will have silbatta at their homes, for which they can also use a mixer. We can also make phanu with a mixture of other pulses. We use gahat by preparing many types of recipes from the beginning of winter until the end of winter. This dal, which is considered hot in itself, is also helpful in maintaining the body temperature. Gahat is known to be full of medicinal properties; it has many health benefits that keep us fit and healthy. The combination of herbs in ghat dal in the mountains makes this dish tastier and better tasting. Dal, Paratha, Patwada, Tikki, Pakora, etc. can be made deep in the mountains.

How to make phanu ?

1 . Leave the ghat dal to soak overnight.

2 . After soaking for about 8 to 10 hours, grind the dal well in a mixer grinder.

3 . Heat four spoonfuls of ghee in a pan on medium heat.

4 . After the ghee melts, add one chopped onion, one chopped tomato, green chilies, ginger, and garlic, and mix. To make the tomato gooey quickly, add a spoonful of salt and mix it.

5 . After cooking for two to three minutes, add spices: coriander powder, chilli powder, and mango powder. Add four spoons of water and mix.

6 . The masala will be ready in 3 to 4 minutes, or you can let it cook until the aroma of the spices comes.

7 . Mix the ground lentils with the spices. Cook on low heat for 12 to 15 minutes.

8 . For sprinkling, Heat oil in a ladle, fry a spoonful of faran (a Garhwali herb) till it crackles, and add it to the phana.