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Homestyle Urad Chilka Dal (Split Black Gram with Skin)

Prep Time 15 min

Cook Time 25 min

Servings 4 People

Ingredients

1 1 cup (200g) Urad Chilka

2 As needed Water (for soaking)

3 3-4 cups Water (for cooking)

4 2 tbsp Ghee or Cooking Oil

5 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)

6 1/4 tsp Asafoetida (Hing)

7 1 medium, finely chopped Onion

8 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste

9 1-2, slit (adjust to taste) Green Chili

10 1 medium, finely chopped Tomato

11 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)

12 1 tsp Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder)

13 1/2 tsp (adjust to taste) Red Chili Powder (Lal Mirch Powder)

14 1/2 tsp Garam Masala

15 To taste Salt

16 2 tbsp, chopped (for garnish) Fresh Coriander Leaves

Instructions

1 Rinse the urad chilka thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear. Soak in 3 cups of fresh water for at least 30 minutes, or preferably 1-2 hours. Drain and rinse again.

2 Transfer the soaked and rinsed dal to a pressure cooker. Add 3-4 cups of fresh water, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. Close the lid and cook for 4-5 whistles on medium heat, or until the dal is tender and easily mashable. Let the pressure release naturally.

3 While the dal is cooking, heat ghee or oil in a separate heavy-bottomed pan or kadai over medium heat.

4 Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Once the cumin seeds splutter and turn golden, add the finely chopped onion. Sauté until the onion turns translucent and light golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).

5 Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

6 Add the finely chopped tomato. Cook, mashing with the back of your spoon, until the tomatoes soften and release oil (about 5-7 minutes).

7 Stir in the remaining 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, adding a splash of water if the mixture starts to stick.

8 Once the pressure has released from the cooker, open it. Gently mash some of the dal with a ladle to thicken it slightly, if desired. Pour the cooked dal into the tempering mixture in the pan.

9 Add garam masala and adjust salt to taste. If the dal is too thick, add a little hot water to reach desired consistency. Bring to a gentle simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

10 Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with steamed rice, roti, or paratha.

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Urad Chilka

Homestyle Urad Chilka Dal (Split Black Gram with Skin)

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