Category: Recipes → One Pot Meals

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

A Simple Homemade Gujarati Dinner

Looking for a comforting homemade dinner that’s easy to prepare after a busy day? This simple Gujarati dinner includes Aloo Sabji, Traditional Gujarati Dal, Rice, and Roti. It’s wholesome, budget-friendly, and perfect for feeding the whole family in just 30 minutes.

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For the Aloo Sabji

• 3 potatoes, diced
• 2 green chillies, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds (rai)
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• Water (enough to cover the potatoes)
• ½ tsp garam masala

For Serving

• Traditional Gujarati Dal
• Steamed Rice
• Fresh Rotis

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Method

Step 1 – Prepare the Sabji

Heat oil in a pan.

Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

Add the chopped green chillies and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes become soft.

Now add:

• Turmeric powder
• Red chilli powder
• Coriander powder
• Salt

Mix everything well.

Add the diced potatoes and stir until they are coated with the spices.

Pour in enough water to just cover the potatoes.

Cover and cook on a low flame until the potatoes are soft and fully cooked.

Finish by adding garam masala and mix well.

Step 2 – Prepare the Dal

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
• 3 cups water (for pressure cooking)
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli, slit
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

For the Sweet & Tangy Flavour

• 2 tbsp jaggery (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp tamarind pulp (or juice from ½ lemon if preferred)

For the Tempering (Tadka)

• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds (rai)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 8–10 curry leaves
• 2 dried red chillies
• ½ tsp fenugreek seeds (optional)

Garnish

• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

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Step 1: Cook the Dal

1. Wash the toor dal thoroughly.
2. Pressure cook it with water and turmeric for 3–4 whistles, or until soft.
3. Once cooled, mash the dal well until smooth.

Step 2: Prepare the Dal

1. Transfer the mashed dal to a deep pot.
2. Add the chopped tomato, green chilli, ginger paste, salt, jaggery, and tamarind pulp.
3. Add about 2–3 cups of water to adjust the consistency.
4. Mix well and let it simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Prepare the Tadka

1. Heat ghee or oil in a small pan.
2. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add cumin seeds, hing, fenugreek seeds (if using), dried red chillies, and curry leaves.
4. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

Step 4: Finish

1. Pour the hot tempering over the simmering dal.
2. Mix gently and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander.

Finally

Serve the hot Aloo Sabji with Gujarati Dal, steamed rice, and fresh rotis for a complete and satisfying family meal.