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    Kali Dal Recipe | How To Make Kali Daal ~ Step by Step

    Published: Sep 5, 2012 · Modified: Dec 1, 2020 by Srivalli · 10 Comments

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    For the final day under Delicious Dals, I have yet another version of simple dal made with a mix of Urad dal, Moong dal, and Masoor Dal. I gave a simple tempering of garlic and chili and you will wonder how just those two can give so much taste to the dal on its own. I served with a simple flavoring to the rice with shah jeera and a crispy aloo roast.

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    Though I made this for lunch and served it with rice, I realized rotis would have made a great combo for this dal as well. The rice cooked with shah jeera was really so good.








    Kali Dal ki Tadka

    Black Urad Dal - 1/2 cup
    Yellow Spilt Dal - 1/2 cup
    Masoor Dal - 1/4 cup
    Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
    Hing a pinch
    Garlic - 2 cloves
    Green Chilies - 2 medium
    Oil - 1 tsp
    Salt to taste
    Butter - 1 tsp
    How to make the Dal
    Wash and pressure cook all the dals together along with hing and chili powder for 4 whistles.
    Once the pressure subsides, churn a bit and keep it aside.
    In a nonstick pan, heat the oil and add grated garlic and chopped green chilies. After a couple of minutes, add the cooked dal and add just enough water to get a thick dal. Finally, add the butter and simmer again for 5 mins.
    This dal takes about 20 - 25 mins of cooking when you use a pressure cooker.
    Aloo Roast

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    Kali Dal Recipe | How To Make Kali Daal ~ Step by Step

    Course Main Dish – Dry Sautes
    Cuisine North Indian
    Dish Type Dry Side Dishes
    Author Srivalli
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    1. Chef Mireille says

      September 05, 2012 at 9:05 pm

      nice dal combo

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    2. Nivedhanams Sowmya says

      September 06, 2012 at 6:26 am

      Comfort food!!! Is this similar to Dal Makhani?

      Reply
    3. Pavani says

      September 06, 2012 at 2:00 am

      Very simple & nutritious dal. Looks yumm!!

      Reply
    4. Priya says

      September 06, 2012 at 8:13 am

      Thick dal looks super comforting..Lovely spread there.

      Reply
    5. tamilsasikitchen says

      September 06, 2012 at 8:54 am

      Looks Delicious...nice Combo...

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    6. Rajani S says

      September 06, 2012 at 5:37 pm

      Garlic tempering sounds different. Will try it sometime.

      Reply
    7. vaishali sabnani says

      September 06, 2012 at 5:54 pm

      like the combo of daals...might give a different flavor, but black daal is a fav with .....North Indians.

      Reply
    8. preeti garg says

      September 09, 2012 at 2:59 pm

      Awesome recipe...

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    9. veena krishnakumar says

      September 09, 2012 at 1:02 pm

      A new recipe for my dal list:-)...looks very nice valli

      Reply
    10. Priyas Feast says

      September 10, 2012 at 6:00 am

      Wow..luv that aloo roast and pulao..yummy..

      Reply

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