Rajasthani Recipes

Dal Baati Churma is Rajasthan's signature meal — firm baked wheat balls (baati) served with a mixed-lentil dal and a sweet, crumbled churma. Rich, hearty and deeply traditional, it's a celebratory dish often served at festivals and special occasions.

Dal Baati Churma at a Glance CuisineRajasthani CountryIndia MealLunch CourseMain Food TypeVegetarian DifficultyHard Preparation30 minutes Cooking50 minutes Total timeAbout 100 minutes Servings4 Suggested serving2 baatis with dal and churma Dal Baati Churma Ingredients For baati: 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup semolina; 1/2 cup ghee; 1/2 tsp baking soda; salt to taste; water as needed. For dal: 1/2 cup each of toor dal, chana dal and moong dal; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; a pinch of hing; salt to taste; 2 tbsp ghee. For churma: reserved crumbled baati; 1/4 cup ghee; 1/2 cup jaggery or powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp …