Sabut Urad Dal (Black Dal) - Creamy Punjabi Style Recipe
This Sabut urad dal is a comforting one-pot Punjabi dish made with whole black lentils, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Slow-cooked until soft and naturally creamy, this dal has a rich, earthy flavor that makes it a favorite in many Indian homes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sabut urad
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes puree
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- 1 inch ginger paste
- 1 tbsp oil/ghee
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ¼ tsp asfoetida
- ¼ tsp garam masala powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Take 1 cup of black dal in a bowl and wash it in water. Then soak it overnight. Drain the water when you are ready to cook.
- Heat pressure cooker add 1 tbsp oil with cumin seeds.
- Add onions and saute till golden.
- Then add tomato puree, ginger paste, and green chilies. Saute them.
- Now add soaked urad dal.
- Season spices turmeric powde, asfoetida, and salt with 3 cups of water.
- Mix all the ingredients well and close the cooker lid.
- Pressure cook for 4 whistles on high heat. Then, turn the flame low 10 minutes. After that turn off.
- When the pressure releases naturally, you see the lentils have cooked.
- Simmer it for 5 minutes. Add 1/4 tsp garam masala powder and 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves.
- Mix them well and turn off the flame.
- The urad dal is ready to serve.
Notes
- Soak the lentils overnight to speed up the cooking process.
- Slightly mash some dal for a creamy texture.
- Adjust water for desired consistency.
- Add butter on top for a rich and creamy texture.