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Urad Dal
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Urad Dal

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani

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 chili chopped
  • 2 tomato
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • Coriander for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the urad dal thoroughly under cold water.
  2. In a large pot, add the washed urad daal and water. Bring to a boil.
  3. 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.
  4. In a separate pan, heat ghee over medium heat.
  5. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
  6. Add onions, garlic, ginger, and green chillies. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
  7. Add tomatoes and cook until they are soft and pulpy.
  8. Pour this mixture into the cooked urad daal and stir well.
  9. Add garam masala and let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
  10. 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 Information

Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 674mg (28%) Potassium 210mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 516IU (10%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 674mg 28%
Potassium 210mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 516IU 10%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.