Maa Ki Dal Recipe - Punjabi Style Black Urad Dal Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Maa Ki Dal Recipe, first wash the dal and rajma well about 2-3 times and then soak them together in water for at least 8 hours or overnight

Step 2: The longer you soak the better it is for the texture of the dal

Step 3: Traditionally, the dals are soaked for 24 hours, changing water every 8 hours

Step 4: When you are ready to prepare the dal, after sufficient soaking time, take a heavy bottom pan (or a slow cooker) and bring 5 cups of water with a dash of salt, to boil in it

Step 5: Add the pre soaked dal and rajma to it and let it simmer till it cooks and turns a little soft

Step 6: This could take anywhere between 2-3 hours as the dal gets it flavours from the slow cooking process

Step 7: However, if you are in a hurry you can use the pressure cooker to hasten the process

Step 8: Next, add the tomato and ginger to the dal

Step 9: Once the dal is cooked, mash the dal and tomatoes a little bit

Step 10: Take care not to make it mushy, but just achieve a thick consistency

Step 11: Cook the dal for more 3 to 4 minutes

Step 12: In a small pan, warm some ghee, add the cumin seeds and sauté till they turn slightly brown

Step 13: Add dry red chillies, coriander powder, garam masala powder and roast on a low heat for 1 minute taking care not to burn them

Step 14: Pour this tempering over the the dal and bring it to a boil

Step 15: Simmer it for another 10-15 minutes and serve hot

Step 16: Maa Ki Dal can be served with Baingan Ka Bharta, Boondi Raita and Phulka for a comforting Punjabi meal