Sookhi Kaali Dal(Dry Split Black Bean(Urad) Dal)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 83.0
  • Total Fat: 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 10.4 mg
  • Sodium: 60.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 3.0 g

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Introduction

This is one simple,tasty and healthy dish I truly love.In fact you can substitute Split Moong Dal for Urad Dal and Ginger instead of Garlic for a variation in taste.This is a North Indian recipe and is eaten as a side dish with Indian Breads. This is one simple,tasty and healthy dish I truly love.In fact you can substitute Split Moong Dal for Urad Dal and Ginger instead of Garlic for a variation in taste.This is a North Indian recipe and is eaten as a side dish with Indian Breads.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    1 cup Split Black Beans(Urad Dal)
    8-10 Garlic Flakes
    1.5tsps.Cumin Seeds
    1.5tsps.Turmeric Powder
    5-10 hot Green Chillies
    Salt to taste
    2-4 cups Water
    1 bunch fresh Coriander(Cilantro)Leaves

Directions

PREPARATION
Pick,clean and wash Dal.soak in warm Water for 1 hour.
Peel the Garlic and mince it finely. Slit the Green Chillies lengthwise.Finely chop the Coriander Leaves.
METHOD
Heat Ghee in a pan.Fry the minced Garlic and Cumin Seeds for 1-2 minutes.Add the Turmeric Powder,drained Dal and Slit Green Chillies.Saute for 5 minutes and add the Salt to taste and 2 cups of warm Water.Cook covered for 20-30 minutes stirring occasionally till cooked and dry.Add more Water to help cook the Dal if needed.
Garnish with finely chopped Coriander Leaves and serve hot with Roties.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.