Easy Dry White Lentil Recipe
This dry white lentil recipe (sukhi urad dal) is a must-try for a quick and easy Indian lentil dish option! Made with whole white lentils (urad dal), simple spices, and a flavorful onion-tomato base, this recipe delivers comfort and nutrition in every bite!
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Equipment
- Pressure cooker
- frying pan/skillet
Ingredients
- 1 cup white lentils
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3 tablespoon masala paste
- coriander leaves
Instructions
Boil the white lentils
- Thoroughly wash the lentils until the water appears clear(at least 4-5 times)
- Pour the white lentils into the cooker, add water, salt, pepper, turmeric, and garam masala. Cook until one whistle only.
Tempering (tadka)
- Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add cumin seeds and turn them aromatic.
- Add masala paste (previously made with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic). Stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the boiled white lentils and combine well with the masala paste.
- Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to allow the spices to blend and flavors to develop.
- Dry white lentils are ready to serve!
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Notes
- Wash the lentils until the water runs clear to remove excess starch and ensure they cook evenly.
- Do not soak in water, as cooking time may vary due to water absorption. It may not get you the perfect results of the best-tasting lentil each time.
- Avoid overcooking the lentil. It will be sticky and mushy in texture otherwise.
- If lentils are undercooked, slightly steam them by covering them with a lid or microwave them for 3-5 minutes.
- When combining cooked lentils with the tadka (tempering), stir gently to keep the grains intact.
- Check out the masala paste recipe to make a large batch at home — perfect for quick, effortless cooking anytime!
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Nutrition
Serving: 3People | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1563mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 8mg
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