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Urad Dal with Paneer recipe, Indian Tava Recipes

Tarla Dalal
10 February, 2014


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A unique combination of urad dal and paneer, this seemingly elaborate recipe can be prepared quite swiftly if you work smartly. Just remember to soak the urad dal for an hour, and you are all set to go. The best part of urad dal with paneer is that it is made with everyday ingredients, yet turns out to be a gourmet delight!
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
3/4 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
1/2 cup small paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- Soak the urad dal in enough water in a deep bowl for 1 hour and drain well.
- Combine the urad dal, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, salt and 1¼ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Drain and keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the paneer and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the paneer is light brown in colour. Remove and keep aside.
- In the same kadhai, add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, green chillies, chilli powder, remaining ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, 2 tbsp of water and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked urad dal and mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the sautéed paneer and coriander, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
Urad Dal with Paneer recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 184 cal |
Protein | 9.9 g |
Carbohydrates | 26.2 g |
Fiber | 5.1 g |
Fat | 4.4 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 19.8 mg |
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Payal Parikh 86
July 19, 2020, 4:43 p.m.
I really like this recipe of urad dal with paneer, it is quick, tasty and great with rotis or parathas...

Cooking enthusiast
July 7, 2020, 11:10 a.m.
Love the taste of urad dal with paneer.

Krithika Krishnan
May 21, 2020, 9:02 a.m.
Hopeless!

Tarla Dalal
May 21, 2020, 9:02 a.m.
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Tarla Dalal
May 21, 2020, 9:02 a.m.
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robin
April 23, 2020, 5:36 p.m.
It would be very helpful if you could translate 1 whistle to length of time in an instant pot.

Meena Parekh
July 6, 2018, 3:51 p.m.
Excellent, method, very nutritional, low oil use, are very good tips

Tarla Dalal
July 6, 2018, 3:51 p.m.
Hi Meena, Delighted to know you loved the recipe. Thank you so much for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!

Meena Parekh
July 6, 2018, 3:32 p.m.

Kunal Goshavi
Oct. 12, 2016, 5:10 p.m.
Bell pepper / Shimla mirch is my favourite vegetable. It tastes good in subzies, salad, snacks or soup. We made Roasted Capsicum and Alfalfa Sprouts Salad with Peanut Dressing,Rajma Vegetable Lunch Salad, Roasted Mushroom & Coloured Capsicum Salad, Roasted Bell Peppers...Fantastic taste.

Rohini
July 15, 2013, 2:39 p.m.
Urad Dal with Paneer easy and swadisht subzimuje bhuth aache lagye

vimal mishra
Sept. 17, 2012, 10:20 a.m.
Urad Dal with paneer eek alag subzi ka test ..paratha ke sath khane ka mazaa aajata hai family ko pasad aaya

Tarla Dalal
Sept. 17, 2012, 10:20 a.m.
Hi Vimal, We are very happy to know you loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !!

Thanks a lot
Nov. 6, 2011, 12:16 a.m.

Tarla Dalal
Nov. 6, 2011, 12:16 a.m.
You are Welcome. Do keep trying the recipes and give us your feedback. Happy Cooking!