Deccani (Hyderabadi)
Dalcha
A Nizami lentil-and-meat stew with bottle gourd, soured with tamarind and scented with whole garam masala — classically paired with bagara khana.
1 hr 10 min · Serves 6 · Medium
6
Ingredients
Base
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 20 min · Cook 50 min · 70 min total
- medium
- 1
Cook mutton with whole spices and ginger-garlic until tender.
- 2
Cook dal and bottle gourd soft; combine with the meat.
- 3
Sour with tamarind; simmer to meld; temper.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
