Simplest Black Lentils Stew/Kali Dal/Maa Ki Daal
This healthy vegan black lentil/kali dal is creamy, indulgent, satisfying & a great comforting meal. You can enjoy it as lentil soup or with steamed rice.
Servings 4 people
Calories 266.67kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Black Gram
- 1 cup whole urad dal/black gram
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- salt as required
- 1 tablespoon mustard oil
- 3 cups water
Onion paste
- 1 onion
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 inch ginger
- 5-6 cloves garlic
- 2 green chilly/jalapeno
To make the Dal
- 1 tablespoon mustard oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- pinch of asafoetida
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mango powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1-2 teaspoon red chilly powder/paprika
- salt as required
- ¼ cup cilantro for garnish
- 1 onion for garnish
Instructions
- First, soak the black lentils in water overnight. Drain the water the next day and pressure cook them in salt + turmeric water along with mustard oil. Give it 3-4 whistles. Take it off the flame and keep it aside for now.
- Prepare a smooth paste of onion, ginger, garlic, green chillies and tomato using any blender. Keep that aside for now.
- In a pan, heat mustard oil and once it's hot, add cumin seeds, bay leaves and asafoetida. Fry for 15 seconds and then add the onion paste along with coriander powder, turmeric powder, dry mango powder (amchur) and red chili powder. Give it a good stir and continue to cook the masala for 5-7 minutes.
- Then add the cooked black urad dal to the pan. Add salt and mix it all together. Continue to cook it for another 8-10 minutes of low flame.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and some chopped raw onions. Black Lentils Stew/Kali Dal/Maa Ki Daal is ready! Serve with steamed rice or any bread.
Notes
If dry mango powder is unavailable, add lemon juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 266.67kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.22g | Protein: 13.9g | Fat: 8.08g | Saturated Fat: 0.92g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.65g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.35g | Sodium: 28.64mg | Potassium: 321.46mg | Fiber: 12.76g | Sugar: 4.39g | Vitamin A: 816.86IU | Vitamin C: 24.85mg | Calcium: 74.8mg | Iron: 5.11mg