May 25, 2024
BY: Riya AroraUrad dal, also known as black gram, is an immensely nutritious and versatile legume often used in Indian cuisine. With its rich flavour and creamy texture when cooked, urad dal enhances a wide variety of delicious dishes, from flavourful curries and comforting soups to lip-smacking snacks and satisfying desserts. Here are 10 such delicious recipes to prepare using urad dal.
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Urad dal chillas are thin crepes made by blending soaked urad dal into a flavourful batter with spices, then spreading it and cooking until golden brown. Serve it hot with freshly made coriander chutney to enhance the flavour.
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This is a satisfying stir-fry dish prepared by combining cooked urad dal with fresh methi leaves and spices like cumin, coriander, and red chili powder. It makes a flavourful and nutritious side dish to have with freshly made hot rotis or boiled rice.
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These bondas are crispy and flavourful snack balls made by mixing ground urad dal with spices, onions, and fresh herbs. Then, shape them into small balls and deep-fry until crispy and golden. They make a perfect evening snack to enjoy with a hot cup of tea.
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Urad dal halwa is a satisfying and flavourful Indian dessert made by roasting urad dal flour in desi ghee until golden brown, then cooking it on low flame with sugar, milk, and cardamom until thickened into a rich and creamy halwa. Garnish it with finely chopped nuts and enjoy it warm.
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These are delicious pan-fried patties made by mixing mashed urad dal with boiled potatoes, spices, and fresh herbs. Then, shallow fry them on a pan until they are perfectly golden and crispy and enjoy them hot with homemade onion chutney.
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These kachoris are deep-fried pastry-like snacks made with a flaky crust stuffed with a delicious spiced urad dal mixture. Have them hot and fresh with tea and tamarind chutney.
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To make these delicious idlis, grind soaked urad dal into a smooth paste, then mix with rice flour and spices, and cook like traditional idlis until perfect and tender. Serve them hot with a variety of your favourite dipping sauces and enjoy.
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To make these delicious pakoras, urad dal is ground into a thick paste, mixed with spices, onions, and sometimes veggies like spinach or potatoes, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Enjoy them with a spicy coriander and green chili chutney.
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These ladoos are satisfying Indian sweets made by roasting urad dal flour in ghee, then shaping the mixture into round balls with sugar and flavoured with cardamom to enhance the flavour.
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Dal makhani, an aromatic creamy curry dish originating from Punjab. It is made by simmering urad dal and kidney beans in a rich tomato and cream-based sauce, making it an immensely delicious gravy. Garnish it with fresh coriander and butter and enjoy it with hot laccha parathas and chaas.
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