Urad Dal (Lentil Curry)
An authentic urad dal recipe made with split black gram lentils, onions, tomatoes, and a load of spices. Dal is every Indian’s comfort food. Hearty, warming, and delicious.
Ingredients
- 50 ml Oil
- 300 g Lentils Split Black Gram (Urad Dal)
- 2 Onions
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1- inch Ginger
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 300 ml Water
- 2 Green Chillies
- Coriander
Instructions
- Wash and soak the black gram lentils for 30 minutes
- As the lentils are soaking add the olive oil in the pan and heat on medium heat until hot
- Add the finely diced onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned
- Add the garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes
- Add the chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt then cook the spices for 3-4 minutes – add a few tablespoons of water to ensure that the spices do not burn and to allow the spices to release their colour
- Add the washed black gram lentils then cook for 4-5 minutes
- Add the water and cover with a lid then allow to cook for 10-15 minutes – you may need to add more water if required
- Add the cumin powder and chopped coriander
- Serve immediately with homemade chapatis and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 14gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 453mgPotassium: 661mgFiber: 17gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 510IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 4mg
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