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Punjab · Dinner

Kali Dal

Traditional 21. Kali Dal recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Black lentils (urad dal): 150g (soaked)
• Oil: 15ml
• Onion (chopped): 100g
• Tomatoes: 150g
• Ginger-garlic paste: 8g
• Cumin seeds: 2g
• Red chili powder: 3g
• Coriander powder: 2g
• Turmeric: 2g
• Garam masala: 2g
• Salt: 3g
• Water: 800ml

👩‍🍳 How to make Kali Dal

1. Pressure cook soaked lentils with water, 15 whistles on medium heat
2. Let pressure release naturally
3. Heat oil to 170°C, add cumin seeds, cook 20 seconds
4. Add onion, fry 3 minutes until golden
5. Add ginger-garlic, cook 2 minutes
6. Add tomato puree, cook 5 minutes
7. Add cooked lentils with cooking liquid
8. Add all spices and salt
9. Simmer 20 minutes on low heat (150°C)
10. Visual: thick, creamy black curry; Aroma: earthy lentil spices
11. Serve with rice or bread

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