Urad Dal

Ingredients

• •1 cup white urad dal (split and skinned)
• •3 cups water
• •1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• •2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• •1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• •2-3 dried red chilies
• •1 inch ginger, minced
• •3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 medium onion, finely chopped
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. 1Rinse the urad dal thoroughly under cold water until water runs clear.
2. 2Cook the dal in 3 cups of water with turmeric powder on high heat for 15-20 minutes until soft and creamy, stirring occasionally and removing foam that rises.
3. 3Heat ghee in a separate pan and add cumin seeds and dried red chilies, let them splutter for 30 seconds.
4. 4Add minced ginger and garlic, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. 5Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
6. 6Pour this tempering mixture into the cooked dal and stir well to combine.
7. 7Season with salt and black pepper, simmer for 3-5 minutes to blend flavors.
8. 8Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or bread.

💡 Urad dal thickens considerably as it cools; stop cooking while it is slightly looser than your preferred serving consistency.

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