Daal-baati-churma is a complete dish. Baati is a hard, unleavened bread cooked in the desert areas of Rajasthan, in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. It is prized tor its long shelf life and high nutritional content. It is traditionally prepared by coarsely mashing baati and pouring ghee on top of it. It is served with dal (lentils) and spicy garlic chutney, or with besan (gram flour). It is commonly served at all festivities, including religious occasions, wedding ceremonies, and birthday parties in Rajasthan. Churma is basically a sweet side dish, eaten with daal-baati and is made sweet by adding sugar or jaggery to it. To make it tastier and healthier, ghee is added to it. Additional ingredients to it could be dry fruits like cashew, pistachio, almonds or raisins.
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