Hearty Urad Dal with Spiced Tomato Puree – Healthy Vegetarian Indian Comfort (Chef Rajnish Saharan)

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Recipe Details Before you light the stove… ⏱️ 20 min Prep Time 🔥 40 min Cook Time 🍽️ 4 Servings MABAPU TM Vegetarian (Veg) Normal Diet

What you'll need Fresh from the market 250 gram 250 g whole urad dal (black lentils) 50 gram 50 g kidney beans (rajma) 1 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 25 gram 25 g fresh ginger, grated 2 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise 2 2 black cardamom pods 2 2 Indian bay leaves 1 teaspoon 1 tsp salt +13 more in the full recipe ↗

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01 Step Preparing the Dal Rinse the urad dal and kidney beans under cold running water until the water runs clear, discarding any debris. Drain well.

02 Step Preparing the Dal Place the rinsed dal and beans in a large bowl, cover with enough water and soak for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best results). This softens the legumes and speeds up cooking.

03 Step Preparing the Dal While soaking, finely chop the red onion, grate the ginger, and slit the green chilies lengthwise. Set aside in a safe, dry bowl.

04 Step Preparing the Dal After soaking, drain the dal and beans. Transfer them to a heavy‑bottomed pot or pressure cooker, add 4 cups of fresh water, the black cardamom pods, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a...

05 Step Preparing the Dal If using a pressure cooker, close the lid securely, ensure the vent is clear, and cook on medium heat for 3 whistles (≈15 minutes). If using a pot, simmer uncovered for 30‑35 minutes until the dal is...

06 Step Preparing the Dal Once the dal is cooked, remove the cardamom pods and bay leaves. Stir in 1 tsp salt and keep the dal warm on low heat.

07 Step Preparing the Spiced Tomato Puree Heat 2 tbsp ghee (or oil) in a wide skillet over medium flame. When the fat shimmers, add cumin seeds; listen for a gentle sizzle – this releases their nutty aroma.

08 Step Preparing the Spiced Tomato Puree Add a pinch of asafoetida; stir quickly to avoid burning – it adds a subtle umami note and aids digestion.

Per Serving Nutrition Breakdown 1 bowl (approximately 250 g) 1153.75 Calories per serving 21.85g Protein 134.28g Carbs 64.54g Fat Fiber 18.93g Sugar 26.84g Sodium 22436.75mg Cholesterol 0.00mg

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