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Dal Kalai, Bengali Kalai Dal
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Together with a quick tempering of green chillies, this paste gives the dal such an awesome taste and aroma, making it totally irresistible.
However, once you try the recipe, you will be awed by its simplicity! Indeed, it is so easy and quick you can make it on the busiest of days.
Without much oil or cream, the Dal Kalai is also a great choice for diabetics and weight-watchers . Enjoy it with Mixed Sprouts Paratha .
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Makes
5 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 cup urad dal (split black lentils) , washed and drained
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
To Be Blended Into A Smooth Paste (using 5 Tbsp Of Water)
1 1/2 tbsp fennel seeds (saunf)
2 tsp roughly chopped ginger (adrak)
Method
- Combine the urad dal, turmeric powder, salt and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Lightly mix it using a whisk.
- Add 1 cup water, mix lightly using a whisk. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the slit green chillies and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the prepared paste, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked dal, little salt and 1 cup water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
Dal Kalai, Bengali Kalai Dal recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 164 cal |
| Protein | 10.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Fiber | 4.9 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 16.7 mg |
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Nisha
March 13, 2025, midnight
A simple dal with not too many spices but the taste of fennel seeds is quite dominating, thus making it different from the other dals. It pairs very well with another famous Bengali recipe - http://www.tarladalal.com/Mixed-Sprouts-Parota-Sprouts-Paratha-40780r
Muskan
March 13, 2025, midnight
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