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Punjabi Sukha Urad Dal Recipe
Punjabi sukha urad dal creates comforting traditional dal that's perfect for cold days when you need something hearty and warming. This authentic Punjabi preparation features urad dal, which is naturally stickier and heavier than other lentils, creating a satisfying texture that's deeply nourishing. The dry (sukha) style of preparation concentrates the flavors while creating a thicker consistency that pairs perfectly with Indian breads. This traditional recipe represents classic Punjabi comfort food that provides both nutrition and satisfaction. The rich, thick texture of urad dal makes this dish especially suitable for winter meals when you crave something substantial.
This recipe is for a comforting Punjabi dal, perfect for a cold day. Urad dal is stickier and heavier than other dal recipes, so this is a thick-style dal. Serve it with fresh phulkas, chopped onion, tomato, and cucumber (kheera) salad on the side for crunch.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients
1 cup skin-on, split black lentils (urad dal)
1 cup water, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
4 green chile peppers, cut into large chunks
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
salt to taste
1 large tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Place lentils in a large bowl; cover with several inches of cool water. Soak for 4 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse.
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, chile peppers, garlic, and ginger; cook until onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Stir lentils and 1 cup water into onion mixture; season with salt. Reduce heat to low; simmer until lentils are mostly cooked, about 30 minutes.
Add tomato, garam masala, and turmeric; cook until lentils are tender, about 10 minutes more.
Garnish servings with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 277 | Calories |
| 8g | Fat |
| 40g | Carbs |
| 14g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 277 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Sodium 31mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin C 119mg | 132% |
| Calcium 108mg | 8% |
| Iron 6mg | 31% |
| Potassium 741mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
