• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Whisk Affair
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • Indian Recipes
  • Meal Type
    • Salads
    • Soups
    • Appetizers
    • Main Course
    • Desserts
  • My Cookbook
    • My E-Books
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • Indian Summer Beverages
  • Buy my Cookbook
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Dal & Curries » Dal » Urdachi Dal (Maharashtrian Style Urad Dal)

    Published: Sep 12, 2022 | Last Updated On: Feb 12, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Urdachi Dal (Maharashtrian Style Urad Dal)

    79 shares
    Jump to Recipe

    Urdachi Dal (Maharashtrian Style Urad Dal) is a Maharashtrian lentil preparation prepared with black urad dal (vegetarian).

    Here are more easy dal recipes that you may like – Dal Maharani, Bengali Tok Dal, Green Mango Dal, Malwa Dal, Dal Makhani, Shahi Dal, and Lauki Chana Dal.

    Urdachi Dal served in a bowl.
    Jump to:
    • About Urdachi Dal
    • Ingredients
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You Might Also Like
    • Recipe Card

    About Urdachi Dal

    Urdachi Dal (Maharashtrian Style Urad Dal) is a light and delicious Maharashtrian style lentil preparation prepared with black urad dal, green chilies, onions, and fresh ginger.

    The cooked dal is tempered with spicy onion, tomato, and green chili tadka.

    It is a great recipe to make for everyday Indian-style meals.

    Serve it with dry sabzi and phulka or steamed rice and papad for a comforting meal.

    Ingredients

    For The Dal

    To make the dal, you will need black urad dal (split black lentils), green chilies, fresh ginger, onions, turmeric powder, salt, ghee, and water.

    You can also replace black urad dal with white urad dal.

    Adjust the green chilies depending on your taste.

    For The Tempering

    To temper the dal, you will need vegetable oil, ghee, cumin seeds, asafetida (hing), curry leaves, onions, green chilies, tomatoes, Kashmiri red chili powder, and coriander powder.

    Replace ghee with oil to make this dal vegan.

    Skip adding asafetida to make it gluten-free.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve Urdachi dal with a dry sabzi and phulka for a hearty comforting meal.

    You can also serve it with simple steamed rice, jeera rice, and green chilli thecha with a side of roasted or fried papad.

    Storage Suggestions

    Urdachi Dal can be stored in an air-tight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in a pan or microwave until hot.

    Add in a little hot water to adjust the consistency while reheating, if it becomes thick after refrigeration.

    You Might Also Like

    • Creamy, rich, and luscious, this Restaurant Style Dal Maharani is a version of the popular Indian lentil curry Dal Makhani. Make it using my easy recipe from scratch at home.
      Restaurant Style Dal Maharani
    • Bengali Tok Dal (Kancha Aamer Diye Tok Dal, Toker Dal) is a Bengali dish where lentils are cooked with green mangoes. Make it using my traditional recipe.
      Bengali Tok Dal (Kancha Aamer Diye Tok Dal, Toker Dal)
    • Masoor Ki Khatti Dal is a Hyderabadi style lentil recipe where pink masoor dal is cooked with tomatoes, tamarind pulp, and a few more simple ingredients. Make it using my easy recipe.
      Hyderabadi Masoor Ki Khatti Dal
    • This Raw Mango Dal is a delicious North Indian-style lentil dish made using green raw mangoes, lentils, and a few spices. It is made especially in summer when mangoes are in season. Serve it with rice or chapati for a hearty meal (vegetarian).
      North Indian Style Raw Mango Dal

    Recipe Card

    Loved this recipe?Click here to leave a review and give us a five star rating ★★★★★
    Urdachi Dal (Maharashtrian Style Urad Dal) is a Maharashtrian lentil preparation prepared with black urad dal (vegetarian).

    Urdachi Dal Recipe (Maharashtrian Style Urad Dal)

    Urdachi Dal (Maharashtrian Style Urad Dal) is a Maharashtrian lentil preparation prepared with black urad dal.
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 308kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    To Cook The Dal

    • 1 cup black urad dal (split black lentils)
    • 2 teaspoons chopped green chilies
    • 2 teaspoons chopped ginger
    • ¼ cup sliced onions
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ghee
    • 4 cups water

    For Tempering

    • 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or any other cooking oil)
    • 2 tablespoons ghee
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon asafetida (hing)
    • 10-12 whole curry leaves
    • ¼ cup chopped onions
    • 2 teaspoons crushed green chilies, ginger & carlic
    • ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    US Customary or Metric
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    Cook The Dal

    • Add all the ingredients to a pressure cooker and stir gently.
    • Pressure cook for 1 whistle on high heat.
    • Then reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.
    • Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release naturally.
    • Open the lid and lid and mash the dal slightly with the back of a ladle.

    Temper The Dal

    • Heat oil and ghee in a small pan over medium-high heat.
    • Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and asafetida and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.
    • Add curry leaves, onions, and crushed green chili, ginger, and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
    • Now add tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes.
    • Add chili powder and coriander powder and saute for 3-4 seconds.
    • Pour the tempering over the cooked dal and mix well.
    • Serve hot.

    Notes

    You can also replace black urad dal with white urad dal.
    Adjust the green chilies depending on your taste.
    Replace ghee with oil to make this dal vegan.
    Skip adding asafetida to make it gluten-free.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 4mg
    Pin this recipe for later use!I LOVE to see your creations so pin and mention @WhiskAffair!
    Sign up for regular updates?I would love to have you as part of my journey. Click to sign up!

    More Dal Recipes

    • Dal is a staple in most Indian households and this North Indian Home Style Toor Dal (Arhar Dal) along with steamed rice is my ultimate comfort food. Make it in a traditional pressure or an instant pot (vegetarian, can be easily made vegan and gluten-free).
      North Indian Home Style Toor Dal (Arhar Dal) + 6 Tadka Variations
    • This Homestyle Green Moong Dal (Chilka Mung Dal) is a simple everyday lentil recipe where green moong lentil is cooked and tempered with a garlic tadka (vegetarian, can be easily made gluten-free).
      Homestyle Green Moong Dal (Instant Pot & Stove Top)
    • This Kerala Style Varutharacha Sambar is made using lentils, vegetables, tamarind and a freshly ground coconut masala. Try this traditional recipe at home.
      Kerala Style Varutharacha Sambar
    • Katachi Amti is tangy and spicy Maharashtrian dal prepared with chana dal (Bengal gram), dry coconut, tamarind pulp, jaggery, and a few spices. This thin tempered dal is popularly served with puran poli (vegan).
      Maharashtrian Katachi Amti

    Reader Interactions

    Did you make this recipe? Let me know! Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hey! Nice to meet you

    Neha Mathur, Founder & Recipe Expert at Whisk Affair

    Hi! I'm Neha, Blogger & Recipe Expert behind Whisk Affair. I've nurtured Whisk Affair since 2012 by trying & testing every recipe published. Be sure that it will turn out good each time! Read More about me…

    Stay Connected

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    My Cookbook

    Neha's Cookbook Cover

    Click to Buy Now on Amazon

    Most Popular Recipes

    • Make this delicious restaurant-style Hibachi Fried Rice (Japanese Style Fried Rice) for a quick Asian-inspired meal. Serve it with Hibachi chicken and Yum Yum sauce and get transported to a Japanese Steakhouse.
      Best Hibachi Fried Rice (Japanese Style Fried Rice)
    • This oven-baked lemon garlic baked tilapia is super easy to make and comes together in under 20 minutes. It's low carb, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and very flavorful. Here is how to make it.
      Spicy Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia
    • Creamy Garlic Parmesan sauce served in a bowl.
      Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
    • Lemon tea served in cups.
      Lemon Tea
    • Light, hearty and delicious, Chicken Clear Soup is super easy to make at home. It is made using simple ingredients and comes together in under 30 minutes. This soul-soothing soup is gluten-free and low carb too.
      Chicken Clear Soup
    • Egg White Scramble is a healthy, fluffy, and delicious option for breakfast. Serve it with some toast and fruits and milk on the side. Here is how to make the best fluffy scrambled egg white recipe at home!
      Scrambled Egg Whites

    Summer Mango Recipes

    • Kacche Aam Ki Launji is a sweet and spicy chutney made using tangy green mangoes, jaggery, and a few simple spices. This chutney keeps good in the refrigerator for upto 3 months. So make a big batch and enjoy!
      Kacche Aam Ki Launji (Sweet & Spicy Raw Mango Chutney)
    • Learn How To Make Mango Pulp in under 5 minutes and use it round the year to make your favorite recipes.
      How To Make Mango Pulp (Mango Puree)
    • Green mango chutney is a spicy and tangy Indian accompaniment made using green mangoes. Serve it with an Indian snack or meals for a tangy treat.
      Green Mango Chutney (Raw Mango Chutney)
    • This Easy Mango Pico De Gallo is fruity, sweet, and spicy and comes together in under 10 minutes using simple ingredients. Serve it with nachos, chips, rice, or tacos for a perfect summer special accompaniment (vegan, gluten-free).
      Easy Mango Pico De Gallo (Mango Salsa)
    • Mango Magic Tropical Smoothie is a delicious drink loaded with tropical flavors. Sip it for breakfast or for snacks (gluten-free, can be easily made vegan).
      Mango Magic Tropical Smoothie
    • Aam Panna (Tangy Raw Mango Drink) is a refreshing Indian summer beverage made using green raw mangoes. It is sweet, tangy, and bursting with beautiful flavors. Make it in an instant pot or a traditional pressure cooker (vegan, gluten-free).
      Aam Panna (Tangy Raw Mango Drink)

    Indian Beverages

    • Make Mango Frooti (a popular sweet and tangy mango drink) at home using my easy recipe. It tastes just like the store-bought one, minus the harmful colors and preservatives (vegan, gluten-free).
      Homemade Mango Frooti
    • Kokum Juice (Kokum Sharbat) is a Konkani beverage made using dried kokum. It is a perfect drink to sip on hot summer days (vegan, gluten-free).
      Kokum Juice (Kokum Sharbat)
    • Mohabbat ka Sharbat is a refreshing Old Delhi-style summer drink. It has flavors from watermelon and rose syrup. Here is how to make it (vegetarian, gluten-free, and can be made vegan).
      Mohabbat Ka Sharbat
    • Sambaram (Morum Vellam) is Kerala-style spicy buttermilk made with yogurt, curry leaves, green chilies, and ginger. It is popularly served during Onam Sadhya with the festive spread (vegetarian, gluten-free).
      Sambaram (Morum Vellam, Kerala Style Buttermilk)
    • Kahwa is a Kashmiri tea flavored with cinnamon, cardamom, and saffron. It is a great drink to sip on cold winter days but can be had throughout the year. Here is how to make it at home.
      Kashmiri Kahwa Tea
    • Paan Shots is a refreshing drink made using fresh betel leaves, aromatic gulkand (rose jam), and creamy vanilla ice cream. Try my easy recipe here (vegetarian).
      Paan Shots

    Footer


    ^ back to top

    About

    About Neha

    Diwali E-Book

    My Cookbook

    Stay Connected

    Sign up! for emails and updates

    Contact Me

    Policies

    Privacy Policy

    Terms & Conditions

    Accessibility Policy

    Whiskaffair has been featured in leading media including the huffington post, bloomberg quint, buzz feed, your story and many more

    Copyright © 2022 WhiskAffair Food LLP