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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Dal & Curries » Dal » Dhuli Urad Dal + Benefits

    Published: Mar 24, 2019 | Last Updated On: Jun 5, 2020 by Neha Mathur

    Dhuli Urad Dal + Benefits

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    Urad Dal is a healthy recipe to make for any Indian vegetarian meal as it is loaded with Vitamin B, iron and other essential nutrients. It is a rich source of vegetarian protein and can be a good substitute for non vegetarian food. Here is a step by step recipe to make it. #Indian #Lentils #Recipes

    Urad Dal is a healthy recipe to make for any Indian vegetarian meal as it is loaded with Vitamin B, iron, and other essential nutrients. It is a rich source of vegetarian protein and can be a good substitute for non-vegetarian food. Here is how to make it.

    Side view of urad dal served in a brass container.

    Dals are the ultimate comfort food and it’s the best comfort food you can make on a weekday.

    There are so may dals that you can make at home, but here we are making my favourite one, Urad Dal.

    It is mostly grown in the southern regions of South Asia, and can be used to make many dishes. 

    Popular in the Northern as well as the Southern states of India, this dal is used throughout the country for making vada, rotis, parathas, dals, salads, and snacks.

    Whenever I feel like preparing a different dal during the week, I prepare Punjabi Sookhi Urad ki Dal or Dal Amritsari and soak in the goodness of this enriching lentil.

    And, without this Dal, I cannot imagine making creamy Dal Makhani, which we so gladly eat with Jeera Rice.

    And the other day when I wanted to try a new version of Dal, I tried my hands on this simple and comforting Urad ki Dal.

    Simply made using subtle spices such as hing, jeera, turmeric powder, this Dal turns to be homely and a meal that you can feed even to your kids without worry.

    Here are some more everyday Dal recipes, that you can make for your weekday meals – North Indian Style Toor Dal, Sultani Dal, Dal Palak, Dhaba Style Punjabi Dal Tadka, Raw Mango Dal, Gujarati Dal, Cholar Dal and Whole Masoor Dal. 

    What is Urad Dal?

    It is a simple dal where the soaked dal is pressure cooked along with salt, turmeric powder, ginger and water.

    Once it is boiled properly, it is tempered with hing, cumin seeds, dry red chillies, ginger and onion.

    Cook the onions till they are slightly brown, as they lends a nice flavour to the simple dal. 

    Also make sure that the tadka is given only in ghee, as it tastes the best. You can also garnish it with finely chopped coriander leaves. 

    Serving Suggestions

    It is a simple Dal that can be served with Roti or Tawa Paratha. It also tastes good with Steamed Rice or Jeera Rice with a side of Raita and Papad. 

    Health Benefits

    This dal is a great source of vegetarian protein.

    It is rich in calcium, folic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, and other minerals.

    It has a lot of fibers and hence easy to digest.

    Urad Dal also helps reduce cholesterol and is good for the health of your heart.

    It is also considered a natural aphrodisiac and increases libido.

    Common Questions about Urad Dal

    Is it bad for your health?

    It is one of the richest sources of vegetarian protein and vitamin B.

    It is also rich in folic acid, iron, and magnesium.

    So it is definitely not bad for your health, in fact, if you are vegetarian, you should cook it more often to meet your protein needs.

    Does it have gluten?

    This dal is totally gluten-free. You can use this dal if you are gluten intolerant.

    Does Urad ki Dal cause gas?

    There have been a few incidences of Urad Dal causing gas and that is the reason it is usually cooked by adding ingredients like ginger and ajwain.

    These ingredients help to combat the gas and avoid bloating.

    Can it be given to babies?

    This Dal has a lot of health benefits and is recommended to give it to kids once they turn 8 months old.

    You can make khichdi using this Dal and give it to your kids.

    Does it increase Uric Acid?

    It’s a popular belief that pulses increase uric acid and cause gout but it has not been clinically proven.

    In fact in the west, doctors advise patients to take lentils as their other source of proteins like meat, eggs, etc are reduced. You can read more about it here.

    However, please consult your doctor before consuming lentils if your uric acid levels are high.

    Can it be eaten during pregnancy?

    Since this dal is rich in iron, folic acid, and other nutrients, it is recommended for pregnant women. Try to include in your diet at least once a week.

    You might also like:

    Lauki Chana Dal

    Punjabi Dal Tadka

    Navratan Dal

    Gujarati Dal

    Step by Step Recipe

    Wash the dal and soak it in enough water for 30 minutes. Drain the water and add the dal in a pressure cooker.

    Washed urad dal in a pressure cooker

    Add turmeric powder, salt and ginger along with 4 cups of water.

    Water, salt and turmeric powder added in the pressure cooker

    Pressure cook until the dal is cooked. Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release. Mash the dal using the back of a ladle. Add more water if required.

    Pressure cooked and mashed dal in teh pressure cooker

    Heat ghee in a pan.

    Ghee heating in a pan.

    Once the ghee is hot, add hing and zeera and let them crackle for a few seconds.

    Hing and zeera added in the ghee

    Add dry red chillies, ginger and onion and fry until onion turns golden brown.

    Dry red chillies, ginger and onion added in the pan

    Browned onion in the pan

    Now add the tadka in the cooked dal and mix well. Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve the dal hot with roti

    Tempering of browned onion and ginger poured over the dal in the pressure cooker

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    Dhuli Urad Dal is one of the easiest accompaniment that can be prepared using this nutritious lentil. You may serve it with Parathas as well as Rice.

    Urad Dal Recipe

    It is one of the easiest accompaniment that can be prepared using this nutritious lentil. You may serve it with Parathas as well as Rice.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 278kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup Dhuli Urad Dal
    • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • Salt to taste
    • 3 tablespoon Ghee
    • ¼ teaspoon Heeng
    • 1 teaspoon Zeera
    • 2-3 Dry red chilli
    • ½ cup Onion (Chopped)
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger (Grated)
    • 2 tablespoon Fresh coriander (Chopped)
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    Instructions

    • Wash the dal and soak it in enough water for 30 minutes.
    • Drain the water and add the dal in a pressure cooker.
    • Add turmeric powder, salt and ginger along with 4 cups of water.
    • Pressure cook until the dal is cooked.
    • Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release.
    • Mash the dal using the back of a ladle.
    • Add more water if required.
    • Heat ghee in a pan.
    • Once the ghee is hot, add hing and zeera and let them crackle for a few seconds.
    • Add dry red chillies, ginger and onion and fry until onion turns golden brown.
    • Now add the tadka in the cooked dal and mix well.
    • Garnish with fresh coriander.
    • Serve the dal hot with roti.

    Notes

    Soaking the dal in water for a few hours reduces the cooking time. If you have not soaked the dal prior to cooking, just increase the cooking time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3.8mg
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    1. geet

      December 28, 2017 at 6:59 am

      5 stars
      Hello! i really liked your post. Please share some more.

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    2. kanika

      May 23, 2018 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      Beautiful pictures and the dal looks so yummy!
      I recently made a sookhi urad with palak. The recipe is on our blog called Kitchenpostcards. Please drop by and leave your feedback. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        May 24, 2018 at 1:44 am

        Thnx. Will check it out 🙂

        Reply
    3. Priyanka @Flavor Quotient

      June 17, 2019 at 6:15 am

      I was looking for a simple urad dal recipe and this turned out to be so perfect! Your photos had already tempted me and the recipe is great! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        June 17, 2019 at 8:49 am

        Thanks a lot for trying 🙂

        Reply

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