Dals, Lentils

Sabut Urad Dal | साबुत उड़द की दाल | Whole black gram gravy | Side dish for Roti & Rice

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I was introduced to this hearty, lovely dish by my friend PS, who belongs to Chandigarh, who also shared the recipe for Stove Top Dal Makhani. We love to pair either of these dals with jeera rice / Butter Kulcha

Although we do use Urad dal (split black gram) in Idlis / Dosa – Uttapams / Chutneypudi (Condiments) or even for everyday tempering for south Indian dishes, I love the rustic way of eating lentils / legumes – with its whole skin on. Yes, it does take a fair bit of planning to soak, cook these lentils, but the effort is worth it. 

A simple dal like this and hot rotis / Phulkas / Rice and a salad is all you need for a weekday brunch and you are set for the day 🙂

Sabut Urad dal is a vegan, Gluten Free curry made from whole black gram sauteed with simple spices. Served with Roti / Rice.Pin

What is Sabut in Sabut Urad Dal ?

Sabut Urad simply refers to whole black gram cooked in their skin (soaked and pressure cooked) and sauteed with simple spices. If you are a lentil lover like me, am sure you would appreciate this simple yet delicious dish. A similar dish can be made with Sabut Moong as well (whole green gram- in fact even without onion garlic – and the taste varies slightly coz black gram is more heavy than green gram when cooked.

Prep time : 15 mins + 8-10 hours soaking time ; Cook time : 20/25 mins ; Serves : 4

Serving suggestions : Phulkas (puffed wholewheat flatbread), Naan / Kulchas / Steamed rice

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Ingredients to make Sabut Urad dal:

  • 200 g Whole black gram (Sabut Urad dal)
  • 1 Onion (Large)
  • 2 Tomatoes (medium)
  • 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Ginger (cut into juilennes)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic paste (optional, I didn’t use)
  • 2 Green chillies (slit – adjust spice)
  • 1.5 TBSP Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp Dry mango powder (Amchur)
  • 2 tsp Oil (Any neutral oil)
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1/3 tsp Hing (asafoetida, skip for Gluten Free)
  • 1 tsp cilantro (for garnish)
  • Garnish – Onion rings + Tomato slivers

How to make Sabut Urad dal:

  1. Wash and soak Urad Dal for 6-8 hours (or overnight). Drain and pressure cook with 2 cups water, turmeric, green chillies and 1 medium tomato till done and slightly mushy – about 3-4 whistles.
  2. Let the pressure come down on its own.
  3. In a pan, heat oil, splutter cumin seeds and asafoetida. Now add the diced onions, ginger + garlic (i using), remaining tomato, salt and saute well till onions are browned and tomato turns mushy. 
  4. Add the spice powders one by one & saute till oil leaves the sides, now add the cooked urad dal and mash up well. 
  5. Let it simmer for 5-7 mins on medium heat. 
  6. Check for salt and garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot / warm with flatbreads / rice 

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Sabut Urad dal is a vegan, Gluten Free curry made from whole black gram sauteed with simple spices. Served with Roti / Rice.Pin
Sabut Urad dal is a vegan, Gluten Free curry made from whole black gram sauteed with simple spices. Served with Roti / Rice.Pin

Sabut Urad Dal | साबुत उड़द की दाल | Whole black gram gravy | Side dish for Roti & Rice

Kalyani
Sabut Urad dal is a vegan, Gluten Free curry made from whole black gram sauteed with simple spices. Served with Roti / Rice.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking Timr 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 35 minutes
Course Curry, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, North Indian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker
  • Thick Bottomed Pan
  • Pots and Pans

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Whole black gram Sabut Urad dal
  • 1 Onion Large
  • 2 Tomatoes medium
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Ginger cut into juilennes
  • 1/2 tsp garlic paste optional, I didn’t use
  • 2 Green chillies slit – adjust spice
  • 1.5 TBSP Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp Dry mango powder Amchur
  • 2 tsp Oil Any neutral oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds jeera
  • 1/3 tsp Hing asafoetida, skip for Gluten Free
  • 1 tsp cilantro for garnish
  • Garnish – Onion rings + Tomato slivers

Instructions
 

  • Wash and soak Urad Dal for 6-8 hours (or overnight). Drain and pressure cook with 2 cups water, turmeric, green chillies and 1 medium tomato till done and slightly mushy – about 3-4 whistles.
  • Let the pressure come down on its own.
  • In a pan, heat oil, splutter cumin seeds and asafoetida. Now add the diced onions, ginger + garlic (i using), remaining tomato, salt and saute well till onions are browned and tomato turns mushy.
  • Add the spice powders one by one & saute till oil leaves the sides, now add the cooked urad dal and mash up well.
  • Let it simmer for 5-7 mins on medium heat.
  • Check for salt and garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot / warm with flatbreads / rice
Keyword Kaali Dal, Party Main Course, Protein Rich, Sabut Urad dal, Side dish for Chapati, Sides, Urad Dal
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13 Comments

  1. Delicious daal gravy! Thank you for linking it to the event… 🙂

  2. Mayuri Patel

    5 stars
    Like this version of urad dal without butter. Such a hearty and comforting meal with either rice or kulchas. I usually make it once a week.

  3. 5 stars
    I just soaked black udad dhal to make Adai,but chucking that plan to enjoy your sabut udad dal with fulkas .. I am salivating just my imagining the flavors now.

  4. 5 stars
    Such a delcious dal! It’s been a while that I made this dal, and I am planning to try this recipe for this weekend.

  5. 5 stars
    I love how creamy the sabut urad dal becomes once you cook it. We enjoyed our batch with some jeera rice.

  6. Jayashree .T.Rao

    5 stars
    Looks so good. These days whole black gram gravy is the most preferred version at home. I usually make it on Sundays.

  7. Priya Srinivasan

    5 stars
    Delish dal kalyani ! It is only recently i started using whole black urad regularly in cooking. The versatility in our cooking, how a simple dal can have varied taste when cooked with different spices. Like the use of amchur powder in the gravy, i have never used it! Will add next time i make it!

5 from 6 votes

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