Urad dal recipe is a tasty North Indian style split black gram preparation served with rice, roti and parathas.
urad dal
Our New Year lunch spread included North Indian style dhuli urad dal that I served with masala paratha, tawa pulao and boondi raita. Urad dhal in english is called split black gram and also goes by the names, dhuli dal, dhuli urad, maa ki dal, white lentils or white urad dal. Dhuli urad dal is a popular lentil among regional cuisines in the hindi speaking states and other North Indian regions like Punjab.
urad dal, white lentils
Rich in dietary fibre and protein, black gram when cooked is sticky and is a heavier dal compared to tur dal and moong. Urad dal does take time to cook and when slow cooked over wood fire it has a smoky addictive flavor. I slow cooked the dal over wood fire since I love the smoky flavor which is reminiscent of dabha style dal. The method of cooking dhuli dal over wood fire helps the dal cook well, hold shape with no slime. Alternately, you can pressure cook the dal. Dhuli urad does become slimy after cooking and to reduce the slime, I suggest you dry roast urad dal on low flame for five to six minutes before pressure cooking it. Take care that the udad dal does not get either under cooked or mushy.
dhuli urad ki dal
Recipe of urad dal is straightforward, easy to make and is very close to Punjabi sookhi dhuli dal, a dry saute preparation. There are a few variations to the basic urad ki daal with each version having an addictive, unique flavor. If you do not want to use garlic, replace it with asafoetida. Ghee or clarified butter is preferred in the tempering as it elevates the flavor of the urad ki dhal by leaps and bounds.
With warming flavors, urad dal made for a perfect vegetarian meal along with masala paratha and aloo ke gutke. If you are looking out for tasty white urad dal recipes, this comforting urad dal recipe fits the bill.
maa dhuli dal
A simple, healthy and wholesome everyday North Indian style urad ki dal that makes for a comforting side with warm rotis or paratha.
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