Urad dal

• Produce

  • 6 1/2 powder tsp Coriander
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Ginger
  • 3 Green chilis
  • 2 Tomatoes

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp Kasuri methi
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1 Salt
  • 1/2 powder tsp Turmeric

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 tbsp Oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds

• Dairy

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Ghee

• Other

  • urad dal
  • Urad dal - 1/2 cup, wash and soak in water for 1-2 hours

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Description

Ingredients

• urad dal

Directions

• Method for making Urad dal recipe 1: In a pressure cooker, add the soaked and drained urad dal, 2 1/2 cups water, turmeric powder, half of the minced ginger, one slit green chili and salt and pressure cook upto 2 whistles. 2: Alternately, you can add the urad dal in an earthen pot and cook over stove top or wood fire. Add at least 4-5 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce flame and slow cook till the dal turns soft yet hold shape. 3: In a small pan, add ghee and oil. Once it turns hot, add cumin seeds and allow to splutter. Add the kasuri methi and finely minced garlic and saute for a few seconds. Add the remaining minced ginger and green chilies and mix. 4: Add red chili powder and mix. Add chopped tomatoes and saute for 6 mts. 5: Immediately add this to the cooked dal and mix. Add garam masala powder and allow to simmer on low flame till the desired consistency is achieved. Adjust salt if required. 6: Turn off flame and remove to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with roti, pulka, paratha or rice. Tips   You can add a chopped onion after step 3. Saute onions for 3 mts before adding spice powders and tomatoes.   For a more garlicky flavor, increase garlic cloves.   Garlic can be replaced with 1/2 tsp asafoetida.