Ingredients
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- 1 cup black gram (urad dal), soaked
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- 4 cups water
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- For Tadka: 2 tbsp ghee or oil
- 2 dried red chilies
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
Instructions
- Rinse soaked black gram under cold water.
- In a large pot, heat ghee or oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and spices; cook until soft.
- Add lentils and water; bring to a boil, then simmer for 30-40 minutes until creamy.
- For the tadka, heat ghee/oil in a small pan, add red chilies and hing; pour over the dal before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg