Black Dal Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Black Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dal Black gram; 1/4 cup dal Green gram; 1 onion finely chopped; 1 tomato finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste; 4 green chillies finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; salt to taste; 3 tablespoons ghee; 1 teaspoon coriander Chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 asafoetida; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 bay leaf; 4 cloves; 1 inch cinnamon stick broken

Servings: persons

3/4 cup dal Black gram
1/4 cup dal Green gram
1 onion finely chopped
1 tomato finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
4 green chillies finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt to taste
3 tablespoons ghee
1 teaspoon coriander Chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 asafoetida
1 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
4 cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick broken

1
Wash dal and pressure cook in 2 cups water. Cool and remove from cooker.
2
Mash very lightly with a spoon.
3
Heat half the ghee in a deep saucepan.
4
Add seeds, asafoetida, and seasoning. Allow to splutter.
5
Add ginger garlic paste, fry for a minute.
6
Add onions. Fry till light brown. Add tomatoes and green chillies.
7
Fry for 2-3 minutes more.
8
Add dal, bring to boil.
9
Add turmeric, salt, sugar and lemon juice.
10
Take in serving dish.
11
Heat remaining ghee in a small saucepan.
12
Add chopped coriander to the hot ghee and pour over dal immediately.
13
Stir gently. Serve with hot parathas or rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup dal Black gram, 1/4 cup dal Green gram, 1 onion finely chopped, 1 tomato finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Black Dal falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Black Dal

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