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For the dal puri:
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Rinse the channa dal, add to the saucepan along with salt and turmeric powder, stir and bring to a boil until dal is softened. Drain and save the water.
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Using a traditional hand grinder or electric grinder, grind the dal until soft powder, set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt, make a well in the center, add the oil and the reserved dal water little bit at a time, mix with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together, then start kneading by hand 5-6 minutes (watch the video for tips and tricks). Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
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Heat tawa or a fry pan over medium-low heat meanwhile, take a small portion of the dough, roll into small balls and dip into dry flour, using your fingertips to make a well, and fill in with the dal and twist the end then dip in the dry flour, using the palm to flatten the ball and roll into a large thin dal puri. Brush the tawa or the pan with oil, place the dal puri, reduce the heat to low, cook the dal puri for 30 seconds to a minute. When dal puri gets bubbles on top, brush with oil then flip over and brush the other side as well (Dal puri should not get any brown spots). Remove the dal puri from the pan and store in a container with a closed lid to keep it soft.
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For the curry manchant:
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Soak the lima bean overnight. drain the water, add the lima bean to the pressure cooker with water, cover and let cook for 10 minutes. Drain the lima bean and set aside. In the same pressure cooker, heat oil over medium-high heat, add the potato and fry for 3-4 minutes. Meanwhile blend the tomato, onion, ginger and garlic into a paste, add to the pressure cooker along with curry powder, and sprinkle some thymes. Sauté for a minute, then add 1 cup of water and salt, cover and cook until lima bean and potato are soft, 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle some chopped coriander.
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For the rougaille:
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In a pan, heat oil over medium-high heat then add the blended tomato, salt, diced onion, and thymes. Add half a cup of water and stir, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the tomato becomes a thick gravy. Uncover the lid, add chopped green onion and chopped coriander. Cook for another minute and remove from heat.
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For the chilli lemon:
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In a blender, add all the ingredients and blend into a smooth paste.
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To serve:
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Place the dal puri on a plate, then spread some curry, rougaille and chilli lemon, fold and serve immediately.
Recipe by Laila
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