Kaali Dal
132 10 mins 1 Servings
Kaali Dal a rich and comforting dish from Indian cuisine, features black lentils simmered slowly in a flavorful blend of spices, tomatoes, and onions. It’s often enjoyed with rice or naan, making it a staple for both everyday meals and special occasions.
Nutritional info
Per Serving: 1 Medium Bowl - 140.0 gm
165 kcal
Nutritional Distribution
- Carbohydrate 22.43 gm
- Protein 4.85 gm
- Fat 2.82 gm
- Fiber 5.79 gm
Ingredients

Urad Dal
1/4 Cup (52.95 gm)

Tomato
2.0 Chopped Tbsp (25.14 gm)

Onion
1.5 Chopped Tbsp (12.03 gm)

Garlic
1/2 Chopped Tsp (1.23 gm)

Green Chilli
1/4 Chopped Tsp (0.53 gm)

Jeera
1/2 Tsp (1.185 gm)

Red Chilly
1/4 Powder Tsp (0.54 gm)

Haldi
1/4 Tsp (0.6 gm)

Hing
1/4 Tsp (0.74 gm)

Salt
1/8 Tsp (0.56 gm)

Oil
1.0 Tsp (3.31 ml)

Water
As Required (100.0 ml)
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Steps
Recipes Steps
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- Step 1 Boil & cook 1/4 cup urad dal with 1/8 tsp salt and keep aside.
- Step 2 In a pan, heat 1 tsp oil, add 1/2 tsp jeera and let it crackle.
- Step 3 Add 1/2 tsp chopped garlic, 1/4 tsp chopped green chilli, 1.5 tbsp chopped onion and 2 tbsp chopped tomato.
- Step 4 Saute all the ingredients well.
- Step 5 Then, add 1/4 tsp each of hing, haldi, and red chilli powder and stir well to blend spices into the mix.
- Step 6 Add the cooked urad dal and sufficient water and mix well.
- Step 7 Sprinkle some white sesame seeds on top as a Nestle Twist and kaali dal is ready to be served.
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