Urad Ki Daal Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Urad(white) daal
• 1 Onion sliced
• 1 Tomato diced(optional)
• 1tsp Ginger grated
• 1-2 Green chilies chopped
• Coriander leaves finely chopped
• 1tsp Cumin seeds
• 2 bayleaves 2 cloves
• ½ tsp. turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of Garam masala
• Red chili powder to taste
• 2tbsp oil
• 1tsp lemon juice

How to make Urad Ki Daal

1. Clean and wash the daal properly.
2. Soak it in water for 10-15 minutes.
3. Boil it in 5 cups of water.
4. Boil till it becomes soft.
5. It should not become pasty.
6. Remove the water and keep aside.
7. Heat oil in a kadhai and add cloves, bayleaves and cumin seeds, allow to splutter.
8. Now add ginger, onion and green chili and stir-fry till golden brown.
9. Add tomato (if using) and fry till it softens.
10. Add all dry masalas (turmericpowder, chili powder, salt) and fry for a moment.
11. Now add daal and lemon juice, mix very gently.
12. Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with coriander.
13. Serve hot.