Punjabi Sukha Urad Dal

Punjabi Sukha Urad Dal

The thick, creamy texture and rich flavor of Punjabi sukha urad dal will warm you up. This recipe is wonderful served with phulkas and a crisp salad.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
277 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place lentils in a large bowl; cover with several inches of cool water. Soak for 4 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse.
Step 2
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, chile peppers, garlic, and ginger; cook until onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir lentils and 1 cup water into onion mixture; season with salt. Reduce heat to low; simmer until lentils are mostly cooked, about 30 minutes.
Step 4
Add tomato, garam masala, and turmeric; cook until lentils are tender, about 10 minutes more.
Step 5
Garnish servings with cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 cup skin-on, split black lentils (urad dal)
  • 4 green chile peppers, cut into large chunks
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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