Urad Daal

Urad Daal

  • 200gms urad daal whole (black lentil)
  • 100gms cream
  • 1tsp simba mbili garam masala
  • 1tsp simba mbili red chilli powder
  • 1tsp simba mbili ginger powder
  • 2 tsps simba mbili garlic powder
  • ¼ Cup tomato purée
  • 100gms butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh corriander for garnish
  • Water
  • Boil urad daal (black lentil) with enough water on slow heat until nicely done. It should start becoming meshy when pressed softly between thumb and first finger.
  • Add all the ingredients except coriander and butter. Cook for at least one hour on slow heat stirring continuously with thick base wooden spoon. The urad daal (black lentil) should turn red.
  • Add the butter and garnish with coriander.
  • Serve hot with bread, naan,  chapaties or rice.