Black Dairy Dal
Black Dairy Dal or Urad Dal is a healthy and nutritious lentil dish that is a staple in Indian cuisine. This recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, and low in fat and calories, making it an excellent option for weight loss. Black Dal is an excellent source of protein and fiber, which helps you feel full for longer and aids in digestion. This recipe uses less oil and replaces cream with yogurt, making it low in fat. People with a dairy allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
152 kcal
Protein
7 g
Carbs
21 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
7 g
Ingredients
Whole Urad Dal (Raw)
0.5 cup (100g)
Chopped Onion
0.5 medium cup (80g)
Chopped Tomato
1 cup (200g)
Skimmed Milk Curd
2 tbsp (30g)
Ginger Paste
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Garlic paste
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Red chilli Powder
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Coriander Powder
1 tsp (2g)
Turmeric powder
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Garam Masala
1 tsp (3g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Plain Water
2 medium cup (500g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Olive Oil
1 tbsp (15g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they turn translucent.
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until the raw smell goes away.
Add chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Stir well.
Add soaked and drained black dal and 2 cups of water. Mix well.
Close the pressure cooker with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes until the dal is cooked and soft.
Once the pressure cooker has cooled down, open the lid and add low-fat yogurt. Mix well.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.
Community Reviews & Results
Pankaj Rustagi
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and preparing this Black Dairy Dal was completely hassle-free. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Ruchi Chauhan
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and it matched my strict calorie targets effortlessly. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Siddharth Mani Sinha
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and preparing this Black Dairy Dal was completely hassle-free. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Shreya Vardhan Mukherjee
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and this Black Dairy Dal recipe exceeded all my expectations. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."