KALI DAL / BLACK LENTIL/ URAD DAL

At my home my daughters are not much fond of kali dal /black lentil when I cook it by traditional way . But the recipe which I am going to share here is loved by all . It is made more delicious by using the low fat cream in it with other spicy flavours. It is made all over India but with some variations. In north people called it ‘ mah ki dal’ and is made with the starchy and wholesome urad dal [ black lentils]. But in south india ,it is made with toor dal [ yellow lentil] which has a very low starch content.

                                                

                                                       

INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup Urad Dal [Black splited gram ]

1 Onion

1 Tomato

1 Tsp Garlic- Ginger Paste

Turmeric

Red Chilli Powder

Salt

Garam Masala

Cumin –Mustard Seeds

1 Tbsp Low Fat Cream [ Optional for garnishing ]

Oil / Clarified Butter

Coriander

METHOD:

STEP 1 – First wash and pressure cook the dal for three whistles. Let it cool. Keep aside.

STEP 2 – Now chop onion , tomato . Take a pan with oil, let crackle cumin-mustard seeds.

STEP 3 – Now add the chopped onion, tomato and ginger-garlic paste. Roast it well.

STEP 4 – Add the spices one by one and cook for a minute.

STEP 5 - Add dal to it, mash and mix well with the spices.

STEP 6 – Add ½ cup of water in it and again mix well. Dal should not be very liquidy.

STEP 7 – Cook for 4-5 minutes with stirring after short intervals.

STEP 8 – Finely add the cream over it and garnish with fresh, chopped coriander. Ready to serve.

Serve hot with chapatti, bhakri or rice as per your choice.