Birthday Lunch Recipe: Delicious Veg Dal & Prawn Malai Curry

Birthdays are special, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious feast? This year, ditch the usual restaurant reservations and embrace the joy of creating a memorable meal at home. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, our "Birthday Feast" guide provides delectable recipes perfect for a celebratory gathering. Imagine the aroma of savory dishes filling your home, the laughter of loved ones, and the satisfaction of creating a truly unforgettable birthday experience. Forget the stress of restaurant bookings and complicated menus; this is your chance to personalize your celebration.

This article will guide you through a delightful menu, perfect for a birthday lunch or dinner. We'll cover everything from appetizer to dessert, with detailed instructions and helpful tips along the way. Ready to embark on a culinary adventure and create a birthday feast your guests will rave about? Let's dive into the step-by-step process to making this special day even more delicious!

Tools Needed

  • pan
  • bowl

Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1. Prepare the Vegetable Dal

  • Fry potatoes with salt and turmeric until golden brown.
  • Boil moong dal without salt.
  • Cook saag with salt until soft.
  • Fry bitter gourd with salt and turmeric.
Fry potatoes with salt and turmeric until golden brown. (50.96)Boil moong dal without salt. (81.2)Cook saag with salt until soft. (91.04)Fry bitter gourd with salt and turmeric. (100.04)
Prepare the Vegetable Dal
  • Add mustard oil and green chili to the cooked saag.
  • Add cardamom and peanuts to the boiling dal.
  • Add pre-cut vegetables, turmeric powder, and salt to the dal.
  • Make tadka with mustard oil, bay leaves, dry chili, cumin seeds, and ginger cubes.
Add mustard oil and green chili to the cooked saag. (123.84)Add cardamom and peanuts to the boiling dal. (138.84)Add pre-cut vegetables, turmeric powder, and salt to the dal. (145.76)Make tadka with mustard oil, bay leaves, dry chili, cumin seeds, and ginger cubes. (168.64)
Prepare the Vegetable Dal
  • Add cumin powder and red chili powder to the tadka, then add it to the dal.
  • Boil mushrooms with salt and turmeric.
  • Fry boiled mushrooms with onion, garlic paste, ginger paste, and coriander leaf paste.
  • Add red chili powder and garam masala to the mushrooms.
Add cumin powder and red chili powder to the tadka, then add it to the dal. (180.76)Boil mushrooms with salt and turmeric. (208.879)Fry boiled mushrooms with onion, garlic paste, ginger paste, and coriander leaf paste. (228.319)Add red chili powder and garam masala to the mushrooms. (268.72)
Prepare the Vegetable Dal

Step 2. Make the Paneer and Prepare Chutney

  • Marinate paneer in lukewarm water with salt.
  • Make coriander chutney with coriander, salt, black pepper powder, chaat masala, and lemon juice.
  • Make batter with gram flour, corn flour, salt, black pepper powder, nigella seeds, and water.
  • Stuff paneer with coriander chutney, coat with batter, and fry until golden brown.
Marinate paneer in lukewarm water with salt. (288.8)Make coriander chutney with coriander, salt, black pepper powder, chaat masala, and lemon juice. (339.24)Make batter with gram flour, corn flour, salt, black pepper powder, nigella seeds, and water. (376.72)Stuff paneer with coriander chutney, coat with batter, and fry until golden brown. (391.759)
Make the Paneer and Prepare Chutney

Step 3. Cook the Prawn Malai Curry

  • Fry fish and prawns.
  • Make prawn malai curry with cumin seeds, red chili, garam masala, bay leaves, red chili powder, onion paste, salt, sugar, garlic paste, ginger paste, and tomato puree.
Fry fish and prawns. (477.36)Make prawn malai curry with cumin seeds, red chili, garam masala, bay leaves, red chili powder, onion paste, salt, sugar, garlic paste, ginger paste, and tomato puree. (533.36)
Cook the Prawn Malai Curry

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Tips

  • Keep the flame on medium to low for most cooking steps to prevent burning.
  • For a smooth batter, add water gradually.

Nutrition

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FAQs

1. Can I make the Veg Dal and Prawn Malai Curry ahead of time?

Yes! The dal can be made a day ahead and reheated. The prawn curry is best made fresh, but can be prepared up to a few hours in advance and gently reheated before serving.

2. What can I serve with the Veg Dal and Prawn Malai Curry?

Both dishes pair wonderfully with steamed rice, naan bread, or roti. A simple raita (yogurt dip) would also complement the flavors perfectly.


So there you have it – a delicious and memorable birthday lunch is within your reach! This Veg Dal and Prawn Malai Curry combination offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, guaranteed to impress your guests. Happy cooking, and happy birthday!