Black Gram/ Biuli Dal/ Urad Dal

Ingredients ::

Black gram : 1 cup (biuli dal/ urad dal)
Water : 3 cups (Ratio 1:3)
Turmeric Powder : 1 tsp
Mustard Oil
bay leaf : 2
Red Chili : 2
Ginger Paste : 1 tbsp
Hing/Asafoetida : 1 tsp

Method ::

Wash and soak the daal for atleast 1 hour and then boil it in a pressure cooker with turmeric powder and and give 2 whistle. Keep it aside. Heat oil in a frying pan, add bay leaf, whole red chili and ginger paste and fry till it smells, add hing or asafoetida too, finally its time to pour the dal over it and cook for 2 mins. If necessary add little water. Add a pinch of sugar for the taste. Remember it should not be too thicky. Serve hot with rice.

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