Creamed Urad Daal Recipe

Name: Creamed Urad Daal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Urad Dal (black legume, available in Indian Grocery stores); 1 chopped onion; 2 chopped garlic cloves; 2 inches chopped fresh ginger; 1 green chili, chopped; ½ cup oil; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon garam masala; ⅔ cup whole cream

Servings: persons

1 cup Urad Dal (black legume, available in Indian Grocery stores)
1 chopped onion
2 chopped garlic cloves
2 inches chopped fresh ginger
1 green chili, chopped
½ cup oil
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garam masala
⅔ cup whole cream

1
Bring daal to boil in 6 cups water, lower heat and simmer for 1 hour or until daal feels soft.
2
Drain daal and reserve liquid.
3
Blend onion, garlic, ginger and chilli together in blender to form a paste, or finely chop them together with a knife.
4
Heat oil in frying pan and fry onion mixture over high heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
5
Add cumin and corriander and fry for 2 minutes.
6
Add the daal, salt, chilli powder and garam masala.
7
Pour 300 mel or 1 1/4 cups of reserved liquid into pan, bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
9
Just before serving stir in the cream and simmer 2 minutes to heat through.

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Urad Dal (black legume, available in Indian Grocery stores), 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped garlic cloves, 2 inches chopped fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Creamed Urad Daal falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamed Urad Daal

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Variations & substitutions

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