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khalo dal recipe | Bengali style chilkewali urad dal | healthy urad ki dal |
Tarla Dalal
18 January, 2024
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About Khalo Dal
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Ingredients
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How to cook the dal
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How to make khalo dal
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Nutrient values
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khalo dal recipe | Bengali style chilkewali urad dal | healthy urad ki dal | with 23 amazing images.
Introduction & Essence
- Khalo Dal is a hearty, flavorful lentil dish originating from Bengal, celebrated for its rich aroma and unique texture.
- This recipe guides you on how to prepare Khalo Dal | Bengali style Chilkewali Urad Dal | Healthy Urad ki Dal.
- It is a humble yet delectable preparation that embodies the essence of Bengali comfort food and is a staple dish in their cuisine.
Health & Customization
- The Bengali style chilkewali urad dal uses minimal, everyday kitchen ingredients and is made with minimum oil, making it suitable for diabetics and weight-watchers.
- Despite its simplicity, it offers an irresistible flavor that leaves you wanting more.
- Khalo Dal is a powerhouse of nutrients, being rich in protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
- The inclusion of the black gram skin significantly boosts antioxidants and dietary fiber, promoting gut healthand overall well-being.
Serving Suggestions
- This dish is typically served piping hot alongside staples like steamed rice or roti.
- It pairs wonderfully with various Bengali side dishes, such as Rosha (mixed vegetable curry), Aloo Posto (potato poppy seed curry), or Begun Bhaja (healthy brinjal snack).
Pro Tips for Khalo Dal
- Soaking is Key: Soaking the dal is essential as it helps to soften the lentils and significantly reduce the cooking time.
- Flavor Variations: Feel free to customize the spice profile by adding other spices to your liking, such as garam masala, coriander powder, or red chili powder.
- Dal Options: While Khalo Dal is authentically made using chilkewali urad dal (split urad with skin), you can also prepare this recipe using plain split urad dal (dhuli urad dal).
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Soaking Time
1 hour
Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
16 Mins
Baking Time
0 Mins
Baking Temperature
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Sprouting Time
0
Total Time
26 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Khalo Dal
3/4 cup chilkewali urad dal (spit black gram with skin) , soaked for 1 hour and drained
2 tsp ghee
1 small cinnamon (dalchini) stick
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
salt to taste
Method
For khalo dal
- To make khalo dal recipe, combine the urad dal, salt and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Whisk well and keep aside.
- Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the cinnamon, cloves, cumin seeds and garlic. Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the green chillies and onions and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the ginger paste and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add the cooked dal, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve khalo dal recipe hot.
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See the below image of list of ingredients for making khalo dal.
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To make khalo dal recipe | Bengali style chilkewali urad dal | healthy urad ki dal | in a pressure cooker, add ¾ cup chilkewali urad dal (spit black gram with skin) , soaked for 1 hour and drained. Khalo dal is authentically made with chilke wali urad dal, which is urad dal with the skin.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 2 cups of water.
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Mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Whisk well and keep aside.
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To make khalo dal recipe | Bengali style chilkewali urad dal | healthy urad ki dal | in a pressure cooker, add ¾ cup chilkewali urad dal (spit black gram with skin) , soaked for 1 hour and drained. Khalo dal is authentically made with chilke wali urad dal, which is urad dal with the skin.
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Heat 2 tsp ghee in a deep non-stick pan. Ghee's rich, nutty, and slightly caramelized flavor adds depth and complexity to the khalo dal.
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Add 1 small cinnamon (dalchini). Cinnamon introduces a warm, slightly sweet, and aromatic presence to the khalo dal.
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Add 2 cloves (laung / lavang).
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Add ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun). It’s subtle pungency and depth adds complexity and intrigue to the overall flavor profile, making the dish more interesting and satisfying.
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Sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies. Green chillies add a refreshing kick to the khalo dal.
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Add ½ cup finely chopped onions.
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Sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add ½ tsp ginger (adrak) paste.
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Sauté for a few seconds.
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Add the cooked dal.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Serve khalo dal recipe | Bengali style chilkewali urad dal | healthy urad ki dal | hot.
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Heat 2 tsp ghee in a deep non-stick pan. Ghee's rich, nutty, and slightly caramelized flavor adds depth and complexity to the khalo dal.
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- Soaking the dal helps to soften it and reduce the cooking time.
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You can also add other spices to your liking, such as garam masala, coriander powder, or red chilli powder.
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Khalo dal is authentically made using chilkewali urad dal but you can also make it using split urad dal.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
| Energy | 131 cal |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 2.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
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Payal Parikh 86
Nov. 2, 2012, 1:36 p.m.
This dal recipe made using chilkewali urad dal is just so easy to make. The use of onions, ginger and garlic in the dal make it perfect to eat with rice or rotis. Must try recipe.
