Punjabi Style Dry Urad Dal | Dry Spiced Split Black Gram Lentils

Dals or lentils are one food item which are normally prepared as curries; away from the league is this recipe of urad dhuli dal which is cooked dry in onion-tomato masala and tastes awesome with simple chapatis, naans and paranthas. If you have never had a dry dal before, this delicacy is a must try.





Punjabi Style Dry Urad Dal | Dry Spiced Split Black Gram Lentils  



Ingredients

Urad dhuli dal or skinned split black gram lentils - 1 cup
Medium sized onion (finely chopped) - 1
Medium sized tomatoes (finely chopped) - 2
Green chilies (finely chopped) - 2
Ginger (finely chopped) - 1 inch
Garlic cloves (finely chopped) - 5 to 6
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Salt - as per taste
Red chili powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Kasoori methi powder (dried fenugreek) - 1 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Cooking oil - 2 tbsp
Water - 1 and 1/2 cups



Punjabi Style Dry Urad Dal | Dry Spiced Split Black Gram Lentils  



Method

1. Wask and soak the dal for about 5 to 6 hours.
2. Add oil in a pan or a kadhai. Once it is heated, add cumin seeds.
3. Next add in chopped onions, garlic and ginger. Saute till the onions turn golden brown.
4. Now add in all dry spices. Mix well.
5. Once the raw flavor of spices is gone, add chopped tomatoes and cook the masala till the time oil starts to separate.
6. Now add in dal with water and cook covered with lid till all the water is evaporated on low heat, approx. 25 to 30 minutes. Make sure not to overcook the dal as it will turn mushy which we don't want.
7. Sprinkle some garam masala and crushed kasoori methi. Garnish with mint leaves and sprinkle few drops of lemon juice; serve hot with any bread of your choice.




Punjabi Style Dry Urad Dal | Dry Spiced Split Black Gram Lentils  


Punjabi Style Dry Urad Dal | Dry Spiced Split Black Gram Lentils  




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