Maa Ki Dal or Black Gram Dal
Maa Ki Dal, also known as Black Gram Dal, is a popular dish in North India made with black lentils, also known as urad dal. It is known for its rich, creamy texture and nutty flavor. It is usually served with rice and roti. Here is a recipe for making Maa Ki Dal:
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup black gram (urad dal), washed and drained
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp ghee or oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
Instructions:
- In a pressure cooker, add the black gram, water, ghee, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, onions, and salt.
- Mix well and pressure cook for 4-5 whistles on medium heat.
- Once the pressure releases, open the lid and give it a stir.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or roti.
Note: To make it more creamy, you can blend or mash the cooked dal using a hand mixer or a mortar and pestle before serving.
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Black Gram Dal Nutrition information
Based on the given ingredients, here is the approximate nutrition information for the entire recipe:
- Calories: 820
- Total fat: 4g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 404mg
- Total carbohydrates: 147g
- Dietary fiber: 33g
- Sugar: 9g
- Protein: 52g