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Vegetable Dhansak (Recipe in Hindi)

Parsi Recipes · High Protein Vegetarian · 1h 15m · 4 servings

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75 mins
~₹120 /serving

Key Ingredients

  • 1/2 कप अरहर दाल
  • 1/2 कप पिली मूंग दाल
  • 1/2 कप चना दाल
  • 50 ग्राम मेथी - काट ले
  • 20 पुदीना - काट ले
  • + 20 more ingredients — see full list below ↓
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How to Make Vegetable Dhansak (Recipe in Hindi) at Home

Ingredients (25 items)

  • कप अरहर दाल1/2
  • कप पिली मूंग दाल1/2
  • कप चना दाल1/2
  • ग्राम मेथी - काट ले50
  • पुदीना - काट ले20
  • हरी मिर्च - बारीक काट ले2
  • बैंगन - काट ले2
  • कप कद्दू - काट ले1
  • टर्निप्स - (शिखामूल) काट ले2
  • प्याज - पतला काट ले1
  • छोटा चमच्च हल्दी पाउडर1
  • प्याज - पतला काट ले1
  • टमाटर - काट ले2
  • छोटा चमच्च तेल - या घी2
  • बड़ा चमच्च निम्बू का रस1
  • नमक - स्वाद अनुसार
  • पानी - प्रयोग अनुसार
  • कली लहसुन3
  • इंच अदरक2
  • हरी मिर्च2
  • -/2 छोटा चमच्च पूरी काली मिर्च1
  • -/2 छोटा चमच्च जीरा1
  • लॉन्ग5
  • इंच दाल चीनी1
  • बड़ा चमच्च धनिये के बीज1
Prep Time25 min
Cook Time50 min
Total Time1h 15m
Servings4
CourseDinner
CuisineParsi Recipes
DietHigh Protein Vegetarian
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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    First of all prepare the ingredients for making vegetable dhansak

  2. 2

    To make Dhansak Masala, firstly pour the ingredients of Dhansak Masala into a mixer grinder jar with a little water and grind it

  3. 3

    Keep it aside

  4. 4

    Soak the saree lentils separately for 30 minutes

  5. 5

    Now put all three lentils, vegetables, fenugreek leaves, mint leaves, 1 onion, green chilli, turmeric powder in a pressure cooker in a pressure cooker and cook till 2 cities come

  6. 6

    After coming to the city 2, reduce the gas and let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes

  7. 7

    Turn off the gas

  8. 8

    Allow the pressure to drain

  9. 9

    Open the cooker and mash it all with the help of mesher

  10. 10

    Now heat oil in a pan

  11. 11

    Add onions and cook till they become soft

  12. 12

    Now add tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes become soft

  13. 13

    Add dhansak masala and cook for 5 to 6 minutes

  14. 14

    Now add a mixture of lentils and vegetables and cook for 10 to 20 minutes

  15. 15

    After cooking, turn off the gas, add lemon juice and mix

  16. 16

    Garnish with green coriander and serve

  17. 17

    Serve vegetable dhansak with brown rice or bread for dinner

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dhansak

What is Dhansak?+
Vegetable Dhansak (Recipe in Hindi) is a high protein vegetarian Parsi Recipes dinner dish made with कप अरहर दाल, कप पिली मूंग दाल, कप चना दाल, ग्राम मेथी - काट ले, and more. It takes about 1h 15m to prepare and serves 4.
How long does it take to cook Dhansak?+
Vegetable Dhansak (Recipe in Hindi) takes 1h 15m in total — 25 minutes of prep and 50 minutes of cooking. If you prefer not to cook, you can order it via Zomato or Swiggy in about 30–45 minutes.
What ingredients do I need for Dhansak?+
Vegetable Dhansak (Recipe in Hindi) requires 25 ingredients including कप अरहर दाल, कप पिली मूंग दाल, कप चना दाल, ग्राम मेथी - काट ले, पुदीना - काट ले, and 20 more. The full ingredient list with quantities is on this page.
Is Dhansak easy to make at home?+
Yes! Vegetable Dhansak (Recipe in Hindi) can be made at home in 1h 15m following the 17 steps on this page. The full recipe with exact quantities and step-by-step instructions is available above and on the What2Eat recipe page.
Can I order Dhansak online?+
Yes! You can order Dhansak from Zomato or Swiggy. Search for "Dhansak" on either app to find restaurants near you. Delivery typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on your location.
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