Kali Dal Recipe
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Kali Dal is a dish prepared with Urad Daal or whole black grams. The healthy and delicious dal is prepared with a mélange of spices and condiments which complement the lentil. It can be savored with Indian bread or hot steamed rice.
Kali Dal Recipe |
Difficulty |
Average |
Rating |
7.0 / 10 (12 votes) |
Recipe Type |
Veg. |
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Sabut Urad Dal
- 7-8 twigs Coriander Leaves (chopped)
- 9-10 pods Garlic (chopped)
- 3'-4' piece Ginger (chopped)
- 10 Tomatoes (chopped)
- 4-5 Onions (chopped)
- 2 Green Chilies (slit)
- 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 2 tsp Dhaniya Powder
- 1tsp Cumin Seeds
- 8 cups Water
- Oil for tadka
How to make Kali Dal:
- Soak the dal over night or atleast for 2 hours.
- Now pressure cook dal along with water, salt, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and onions until cooked.
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, green chilies, and other spices to it.
- Now add the dal to the above and simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Add water if required.
- Garnish the dal with coriander leaves.
- Kali Dal is ready to savor. Serve hot with rice, naan or chapattis.