How to Make Punjabi Sukha Urad Dal - A Step-by-Step Guide

Punjabi Sukha Urad Dal is a classic Indian dish that hails from the northern state of Punjab. This hearty and flavorful dish is made from black lentils cooked in a delectable blend of spices and is a staple in Punjabi cuisine. The term "sukha" refers to the dry consistency of the dish, as opposed to the more common "dal" that has a soupy or gravy-like consistency.

Urad dal, also known as black gram or black lentils, is a key ingredient in this recipe and is known for its high protein ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup skin-on, split black lentils (urad dal)
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 green chile peppers, cut into large chunks
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 cup water
  • salt to taste
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place the lentils into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak 4 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed sauce pan over medium heat; cook the onion, green chile peppers, garlic, and ginger in the hot oil until the onions are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir the lentils into the onion mixture with 1 cup water; season with salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir the tomato, garam masala, and turmeric into the mixture. Cook until the lentils are cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Garnish with the cilantro to serve.
  • Nutrition

    277 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 31mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 119mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 741mg