Dalcha

Dalcha, is an Indian lentil-based stew originating from Hyderabad, Telangana. Its origins may lie with a similar middle eastern dish Harees which is more of a gruel with cooked meats. Primary ingredients are lentils, can be chana dal or sometimes tur dal. Vegetables or meats, both chicken or mutton may also be added to the stew, so if mutton is added it will be called a mutton dalcha. Bottle gourd is another key ingredient in a Dalcha. It is traditionally served with the rice dish called bagara khana.

Dalcha

Alternative names	dal mai dooba hua mutton
Course	Main course
Place of origin	India
Region or state	Hyderabad ,Telangana
Created by	Shah Jahan
Serving temperature	with rice
Main ingredients	Mutton, chana dal, tamarind
Variations	Sambar

History

Being of Indian origin, Dalcha is commonly served at Malay weddings in Malaysia and Singapore.^[1][2]

See also

• List of lamb dishes
• Food portal