SOKHI URAD DAL

Urad dal, also known as white lentil or black lentil is a kind of bean that is grown in the southern parts of Asia. Urad dal is popular amongst vegetarians as it acts like a rich protein source. The best benefit of ingesting urad dal is that it enhances digestion because of its rich fiber content.Aside from reducing cholesterol, black lentils also boost health.

Even though it is very useful in small quantities, consuming excessive amounts of urad dal can cause flatulence.

SOKHI URAD DAL 

INGREDIENTS 

1 cup of  White Lentils [urad dal] 

1 Onion [finely chopped]

1 Tomato [finely chopped]

5-6 Cloves Garlic [finely chopped]

1 tsp Cumin Seeds [Jeera]

1 tsp Black Mustard Seeds [sarson]

Curry Leaves [KaDi Patta]

Salt as per taste 

1/2 tsp of oil 

1 tsp of black pepper 

FOR GARNISH 

Garlic Bread [sliced]

Mayonnaise/ Cheese Spread

Chopped Coriander Leaves

METHOD 

• Soak White Lentil [Urad Dal] in a water for over night. Then drain the water and keep aside.
• Heat 1/2 tsp oil in a wok, Add Cumin, Mustard Seeds, Curry Leaves. Toss it well and then add onion. Fry till golden brown. 
• Add tomato and garlic. Once the spice get mixed well add lentil and mix well. Saute it for few mins. 
• Add salt and black pepper and add 2 cups of water. Let it cook for 10-15 mins. 
• Let the water dry and keep aside. 
• Now slice the garlic bread  and make a hard toast in tava. Then spoon the  cheese spread/ mayonnaise over the bread. 
• Finally fill the Lentil mix in  upper side of the bread and sprinkle chopped coriander leaf. 
• Serve as a snacks .