Are you a vegetarian in need of something different? Do you find yourself missing important nutrients in your regular diet, specifically protein? Then this dal bukhara dish is the perfect meal for you. Its primary ingredient is urad dal or black gram, which contains lots and lots of protein. Don’t worry, this dish doesn’t just taste like saturated urad dal, it’s flavorful and full of all manner of spices. It’s a signature dish of the Bukhara, a famous restaurant in New Delhi. Packing this for lunch? Make sure you carry it in an insulated lunchbox or storage container.
Health Benefits
Black gram or urad dal, the primary ingredient in this dish, offers several important health benefits that just make it irresistible. First off, it is a rich source of protein, which is needed to repair cell damage and improve the rate of body recovery. It’s rich iron content helps boost energy and improve blood flow. Ultimately, this contributes to improved cardiovascular and heart health, and an increased metabolic rate. So try eating some urad dal next time you find yourself going through a bout of repeated lethargy.
Ingredients
cup whole black gram – soaked overnight: 1
chopped tomatoes: 4
tbsp oil: 2
in onion pieces –grated: 2
garlic cloves: 4-5
cup fenugreek leaves: 1
tsp red chilli powder: 1
salt to taste
tsp chaat masala: 1
tsp cumin powder: 1
tsp garam masala powder: 1
cup heavy cream: 1/2
How To Make Dal Bukhara
- Pressure cook black gram with salt and four cups of water. Once the pressure releases, mash the dal.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high flame and Sautéonions till light brown.
- Add tomatoes, ginger, garlic, fenugreek, salt, and all other spices and condiments and stir to combine.
- Add cooked dal and half cup water and let simmer for five minutes.
- Add garam masala powder and cream and cook for a minute.
Trivia
Urad dal originated in India.