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Tarla Dalal
25 January, 2025
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
6 servings
Ingredients
For Black Bean Dal
1 cup black beans , soaked overnight and drained
salt to taste
a pinch of baking soda
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup chopped tomato
salt to taste
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp fresh cream
For The Garnish
a sprig of coriander (dhania)
Method
Black Bean Dal, Healthy Bhatt Ki Dal recipe with step by step photos
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what is black bean dal made off? black bean dal with vegetables is made from 1 cup black beans , soaked overnight and drained, salt to taste, a pinch of soda bi-carb, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak), 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder, 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania) and 1 tbsp fresh cream. See image of list of ingredients for black bean dal with vegetables below.
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what is black bean dal made off? black bean dal with vegetables is made from 1 cup black beans , soaked overnight and drained, salt to taste, a pinch of soda bi-carb, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak), 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1/2 cup finely chopped onions, 1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder, 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania) and 1 tbsp fresh cream. See image of list of ingredients for black bean dal with vegetables below.
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This is what black beans look like. black beans are commonly referred to as turtle beans, probably in reference to their shiny, dark, shell-like appearance. Along with a rich smoky flavor that has been compared to mushrooms, black beans have a velvety texture, yet hold their shape well during cooking.
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Put the black beans in a bowl as we want to soak them.
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Add enough water to soak the black beans.
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Cover and soak for 5 hours or overnight. To speed up soaking time you can put the black beans in warm water and soak for 4 hours.
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This is what the black beans look like after soaking.
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Drain.
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Your soaked black beans are ready.
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This is what black beans look like. black beans are commonly referred to as turtle beans, probably in reference to their shiny, dark, shell-like appearance. Along with a rich smoky flavor that has been compared to mushrooms, black beans have a velvety texture, yet hold their shape well during cooking.
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Put 1 cup black beans , soaked overnight and drained in a pressure cooker.
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Add salt to taste. Add 1/4 tsp salt.
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Add a pinch of soda bi carb. Add 1/8 tsp soda.
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Add 2 cups of water.
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Pressure cook for 6 to 7 whistles or till cooked.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
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Do not drain the water and keep aside.
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Put 1 cup black beans , soaked overnight and drained in a pressure cooker.
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Black beans is a legume which is low in calories and carbs as compared to other legumes. The protein, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus in these beans help to build bone strength. The fibre in these beans can help in managing diabetes and also add satiety and thus aid in weight loss. The fibre along with potassium, folate and vitamin B6 can support heart health by helping in lowering blood cholesterol levels. The antioxidants in black beans further help to reduce oxidative damage and maintain cell health.
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Black beans is a legume which is low in calories and carbs as compared to other legumes. The protein, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus in these beans help to build bone strength. The fibre in these beans can help in managing diabetes and also add satiety and thus aid in weight loss. The fibre along with potassium, folate and vitamin B6 can support heart health by helping in lowering blood cholesterol levels. The antioxidants in black beans further help to reduce oxidative damage and maintain cell health.
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- Powerful Antioxidant: Tomatoes are extremely rich source of Lycopene. Lycopene is an antioxidant which scavenges the free radicals that causes cellular inflammation. Inflammation is the major cause of all the diseases. When one thinks of Tomatoes, only Lycopene comes to mind. Lycopene in the blood may reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases and decrease cellular inflammation.
- See details of 13 amazing benefits of tomatoes.
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To make black bean dal recipe | healthy black bean dal | black bean dal with vegetables | heat 1 tbls oil in a deep non-stick kadhai.
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Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
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Let the seeds crackle.
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak).
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Add 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onions.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Add 1 cup chopped tomatoes.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
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Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder.
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Add 1 tbls water.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add the cooked dal (including the water).
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Add 1/2 cup water.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 1 tbsp fresh cream.
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Mix well.
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Cook black bean dal | healthy black bean dal | black bean dal with vegetables | on a medium flame for 2 more minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Serve black bean dal | healthy black bean dal | black bean dal with vegetables | hot garnished with a sprig of coriander.
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To make black bean dal recipe | healthy black bean dal | black bean dal with vegetables | heat 1 tbls oil in a deep non-stick kadhai.
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- If you wish you can coarsely blend the dal after pressure cooking.
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Health conscious people can enjoy this dal with multigrain roti.
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Black Bean Dal – a protein and fibre rich fare.
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- The protein in the black beans adds satiety value which helps to avoid binge eating and aid in weight loss.
- The antioxidants lycopene, quercetin, allicin, vitamin A and vitamin C help to reduce inflammation in the body and prevent the onset of chronic diseases.
- With mere 86 calories per serving, it qualifies as a low calorie dal too.
- With restricted quantities of salt, people with high BP can include this dal in their diet.
- It can be enjoyed by heart patients and diabetics as well.
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Black Bean Dal – a protein and fibre rich fare.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 86 cal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.3 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 5.6 mg |
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Sujit Jadhav
March 13, 2025, midnight
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