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Iconically Indian: How To Make A Healthy Black Urad Dal At Home

Black urad dal is a classic Indian dish prepared in various styles. Here is an easy recipe to prepare black urad dal at home for your near and dear ones. 

Alice Mary Topno
black urad dal recipe

Dal is every Indian’s comfort food. Without dal, every traditional Indian lunch or dinner is incomplete. Dals are one of the most cherished elements in Indian cuisine and have a special place in Indian kitchens. Every Indian kitchen serves dals in a variety of forms with aromatic tempering with oil or ghee.

Black (kali urad ki dal) urad dal is made with whole black gram dal cooked with onions, tomatoes, masala, and some Indian spices. People love having black urad dal with rice or roti, a spicy side dish with raita and salad for a completely hearty, and nutritious meal. 

Black urad dal is a simple yet flavorful recipe that will liven up your everyday meal. Check out this easy-to-make tasty and healthy urad dal recipe at home and enjoy it with your loved ones:

Ingredients Of Black Urad Dal 

Black Urad Dal

1 cup urad dal 

1 tbsp vegetable oil

2 medium tomatoes

1 medium onion 

2-4 cloves garlic (minced)

1-inch ginger (minced)

1 tsp turmeric powder 

1 tsp coriander powder

1-2 tsp garam masala

1 tsp red chilli powder 

2 tbsp coriander (chopped)

Salt as per taste 

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How To Make Black Urad Dal 

1. First rinse the black urad dal in water 2 to 3 times. Soak it in enough water in a bowl for about 30 to 40 minutes. Or you can also soak it overnight for 4 to 5 hours. And keep it aside. 

2. Now add 2 tbsp of oil in a pressure cooker and heat it at a low flame. Add the cumin seeds. When they sizzle and crackle, add chopped onions. 

3. Fry till the onions turn light brown on a low flame. Now add the chopped tomatoes, ginger, and garlic to it and mix well. 

4. Also add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and garam masala powder. Stir and mix well. 

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5. Sauté the masala stirring often on low to medium-low flame till the oil starts to leave or separate at the sides. Make sure that your masala doesn't burn while mixing it.  

6. Now finally add the drained black urad dal with 3 cups of water and salt as per your taste. And again mix it well. 

7. Cook the dal in a pressure cooker for five whistles (or more if not cooked properly) over medium to medium-high heat, or until the lentils are soft, tender, and completely cooked. 

 

8. Cook and simmer till you get a creamy consistency. This helps to thicken the consistency of the dal.

9. Once it is ready garnish this delicious dal with coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or roti. 

 

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FAQ

  • Do you need to soak urad dal before cooking?

    Whole urad needs to soaked at least 4-5 hours before cooking to speed up the process of dal getting soft and sticky. It ensures that the dal gets cooked to perfection.

  • How many whistles are needed to prepare urad dal in a pressure cooker?

    If you have soaked the dal before cooking, you just need two whistles in the pressure cooker to cook the dal at high flame. If you cook it at low flame, you might need 3-4 whistles to cook the dal properly.

  • Is Urad dal difficult to digest?

    Urad dal is listed among heaviest of pulses that keeps you fuller for long. However, it can take a little long to digest, but it is loaded with protein and essential nutrients.
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