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Urad ki Dal

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About

Urad ki Dal is a traditional Indian dish made from split black lentils and is often served with rice or roti. The lentils are cooked with spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder, and then simmered in a flavorful broth. Urad ki Dal is a nutritious and comforting dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

5.2
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Fats

12.9
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Carbs

1.3
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Fibre

2.6

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Recipe

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Ingredients

Urad Dal

1 cup

Turmeric Powder

1 teaspoon

Red Chilli Powder

1 teaspoon

Cumin Seeds

1 teaspoon

Coriander Powder

1 teaspoon

Garam Masala

1 teaspoon

Salt

1 teaspoon

Ghee

2 tablespoons

Ginger

1 teaspoon

Garlic Paste

Green Chillies, chopped

2

Onion, chopped

1

Tomatoes, chopped

2

Water

2 cups

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Directions

Step 1:

Soak the Urad Dal in water for at least 2 hours.

Step 2:

Drain the water and transfer the Urad Dal to a pressure cooker.

Step 3:

Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin seeds, coriander powder, garam masala, salt, ghee, ginger-garlic paste, green chillies, onion, tomatoes and 2 cups of water.

Step 4:

Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles.

Step 5:

Once the pressure is released, open the lid and mash the dal using a spoon.

Step 6:

Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 24169 users have chowed down on Urad ki Dal a whopping 43033 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Lucknow, Delhi, Indore, Chandigarh, Mumbai are the top 5 cities gobbling up Urad ki Dal like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Urad ki Dal, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Urad ki Dal is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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