Perfect langar-style dal
Slow-cook maa-di-dal 4 hours on low, finish with white butter — melts in mouth.

North India · "Biji" in Punjabi
from Punjab
She says
"Sat Sri Akal, andar aa"
White butter, warm dal, endless sewa.
Bansuri (Hindustani flute)
Bansuri Concert at UVM
Pandit G. S. Sachdev
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Slow-cook maa-di-dal 4 hours on low, finish with white butter — melts in mouth.
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