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Shahi Dal ( Zero Oil )

Tarla Dalal
24 April, 2014


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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 cup urad dal (split black lentils)
2 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp cornflour dissolved in 1/2 cup
For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- Clean, wash and soak the urad dal in water for 3 to 4 hours. Drain.
- Combine together the urad dal, ginger, green chillies, salt and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Remove the lid, whisk the dal well and keep aside.
- Heat a deep non-stick pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the cumin seeds and dry roast for 30 seconds.
- Lower the flame, add the onions and dry roast till the onions for 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle a little water if they start burning.
- Add the cooked urad dal, garam masala and ¾ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the cornflour-milk mixture and a little salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 192 cal |
Protein | 12.8 g |
Carbohydrates | 33.5 g |
Fiber | 6.3 g |
Fat | 0.8 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 21.6 mg |
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Healthy Eating
May 5, 2021, 5:55 a.m.
Low fat version of the famous Shahi Urad dal with delicately flavored spices. Mildly spiced and the kids loved it too.