Air-Fryer Dal Bati: A Quick, Easy, And Healthy Treat

Dal bati is a famous Indian dish from the state of Rajasthan. It is a combination of dal (lentil soup) and bati (baked whole wheat flour hard bread). The dish is usually served with churma, a sweet dish made with whole wheat flour, ghee, and sugar. Traditionally, bati is cooked on hot coals, giving it a rustic, smoky flavour. However, it can also be baked in an oven or gas tandoor. This article will provide a step-by-step guide on how to make dal bati in an air fryer, a modern and convenient alternative to traditional cooking methods.

How to make the dough for dal bati in an air fryer

To make the dough for dal bati in an air fryer, you will need the following ingredients:

• Whole wheat flour (atta)
• Ghee (clarified butter)
• Water
• Semolina flour (optional)
• Yogurt (optional)
• Salt
• Turmeric powder (optional)

Some recipes also include the following ingredients:

• Baking powder
• Red chilli powder
• Cumin powder
• Coriander powder
• Mango powder
• Gram flour
• Carom seeds
• Baking soda

To make the dough, follow these steps:

• Take all the ingredients except water in a mixing bowl. Rub it between your palms to ensure that the ghee is evenly mixed with the other ingredients.
• Gradually add warm water to the mixture and start kneading. The quantity of water may vary depending on the quality of wheat flour. The key is to knead the dough into a stiff, non-sticky ball.
• Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
• Knead the dough again for 2-3 minutes.
• Divide the dough into equal-sized parts. Take one part, roll it into a ball, and then flatten it slightly between your palms.
• Apply a dash of ghee in the center and gather the sides to make a closed ball again.
• Roll the dough gently once more. Repeat this process for the remaining dough to make balls.

How to shape the dough into balls

To shape the dough into balls, you will need to divide the dough into equal-sized parts. The number of parts will depend on how much dough you have made. For example, if you are making 9-10 batis, you will need to divide the dough into 9-10 equal parts. If you are making 8-10 small balls, you will need to divide the dough into that number of parts.

Take one part of the dough and roll it into a ball between your palms. Flatten the ball slightly with your palms, then apply a small amount of ghee to the centre. Gather the sides of the dough to make a closed ball again, then gently roll it once more. Repeat this process for the remaining parts of the dough.

How to cook the dal bati in an air fryer

Dal bati is a famous Indian dish from the state of Rajasthan. 'Dal' is a lentil soup and 'bati' is a baked whole wheat flour ball. Here is a detailed recipe for how to cook the dal bati in an air fryer:

Ingredients:

• Whole wheat flour (atta)
• Ghee (clarified butter)
• Yogurt
• Semolina flour (optional)
• Water
• Salt
• Turmeric powder
• Red chilli powder
• Garam masala powder
• Coriander powder
• Green chillies, ginger and garlic paste
• Fresh coriander (chopped)
• Cumin seeds
• Dry red chilli
• Onion
• Tomato
• Urad dal (split black gram)
• Tuvar dal (split red gram)
• Chana dal (split Bengal gram)
• Moong chilka (split green gram)
• Dried mango powder (amchoor powder)
• Whole spice powder (garam masala)

Method:

• Take all the ingredients except water in a mixing bowl. Rub it between your palms to ensure that the ghee is evenly mixed with the other ingredients.
• Gradually add warm water to the mixture and start kneading. The quantity of water may vary depending on the quality of wheat flour. The key is to knead the dough into a stiff, non-sticky ball.
• Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
• Set the air fryer for preheating at 200 degrees Celsius.
• Knead the dough once again for 2-3 minutes. Divide the dough into equal-sized parts. Take one part, roll it into a ball, then flatten it slightly between your palms.
• Apply a dash of ghee in the center and gather the sides to make a closed ball again. Roll it gently once more. Repeat this for the other parts to make balls.
• Place the bati in the preheated air fryer and cook them for 15-20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. After 10 minutes, turn them so that they are cooked from all sides. Air fry them until they turn golden brown or start to crack.
• Take the cooked bati and dip it into ghee. Repeat this for the other batis.
• To make the dal, wash and soak the lentils for half an hour. Add salt, turmeric, green chilli, and water to the rinsed dal and pressure cook it at medium-high flame.
• In a kadhai, add ghee. Splutter asafoetida and cumin seeds. Saute ginger and green chillies. Add tomato puree. Cook until it leaves the sides.
• Add the boiled dal, garam masala, dried mango powder, and green coriander. Add water if needed. Boil it for a minute on high flame, then reduce the flame and cook for another 5 minutes. The dal is now ready to be served with the bati.

How to make the dal to go with dal bati

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup urad dal (split black gram)
• 1/8 cup tuvar dal (split red gram)
• 1/8 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram)
• 1/8 cup moong chilka (split green gram)
• 1 tsp dried mango powder (amchoor powder)
• 1/4 tsp whole spice powder (garam masala)
• 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder (lal mirch)
• 1 tbsp chopped ginger
• 1/8 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 3-4 green chillies
• 1-2 tbsp green coriander (finely chopped)
• Ghee
• Cumin seeds
• Asafoetida
• Tomato puree
• Salt

Method:

• Wash and soak the four types of lentils for half an hour.
• Add salt, turmeric, green chilli, and water to the rinsed dal and pressure cook on a medium-high flame.
• After the first whistle, lower the flame and turn off the heat after 3-4 minutes. Do not overcook the lentils.
• In a separate pan, add some ghee, asafoetida, and cumin seeds. Saute the ginger and green chillies.
• Add the tomato puree and cook until the puree leaves the sides of the pan.
• Add the boiled dal to the pan. If needed, add some more water. Boil for a minute on high heat, then reduce the flame and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add the dried mango powder, whole spice powder, and lots of green coriander.
• Your dal is now ready to be served.

Enjoy your dal with the bati you have prepared in the air fryer!

How to make churma to go with dal bati

Churma is a sweet dish that is served alongside dal bati. It is made from the leftover bati and is a Rajasthani speciality. Here is a recipe for churma to accompany your dal bati:

Ingredients:

• 3 cooked bati
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp chopped almonds and cashews
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

Method:

• Take your leftover bati and break them into small pieces.
• Grind the bati pieces in a mixer to a coarse powder.
• Heat a tawa or frying pan with 2 tbsp of ghee.
• Roast the powdered bati on the tawa on a low flame for 7 minutes or until golden and aromatic.
• Allow the mixture to cool.
• Add the powdered sugar, chopped nuts and cardamom powder. Mix well.
• Serve alongside the dal and bati.

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