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 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 200 g Urad Dal
- 1 litre Water
- 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste )
- 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
- 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.