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Urad Dal

Urad Dal

by Nabeela Kauser
This Urad Dal recipe is a delightful blend of creamy lentils with aromatic spices. With its rich and earthy flavors, this dish is a hearty and satisfying choice for a comforting meal. Give this recipe a try to savor a taste of traditional Indian cuisine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

  • 200 g Black Gram Lentils Urad Dal
  • 1 L Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 1, Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 2 Green Chillies chopped
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • Coriander for garnish

Instructions

  • Rinse the urad dal thoroughly under cold water.
  • In a large pot, add the washed urad daal and water. Bring to a boil.
  • Add salt and turmeric, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the daal is soft and fully cooked.
  • In a separate pan, heat ghee over medium heat.
  • Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
  • Add onions, garlic, ginger, and green chillies. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
  • Add tomatoes and cook until they are soft and pulpy.
  • Pour this mixture into the cooked urad daal and stir well.
  • Add garam masala and let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Notes

Ensure to rinse the urad daal thoroughly to remove any impurities.
Adjust the amount of green chillies according to your preference for spiciness.
You can serve Urad Daal with rice or Indian bread such as naan or roti.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 674mgPotassium: 210mgFibre: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 516IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cooking, Curry, Dal, Food, Lentil Curry, Lentils, Recipe, Urad Dal, Vegetarian
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