🌿 Vegetarian Jammu and Kashmir Dinner

Jammu Maa Ki Dal Black Urad Slow Butter Overnight Dogra

Whole black urad dal slow-cooked for hours with butter and spices — the Jammu Dogra version of the beloved slow-cooked black lentil, more rustic and deeply flavoured than restaurant versions.

Prep480 min
🍳Cook240 min
🕐Total720 min
👥Serves4
📊LevelEasy
Jammu Maa Ki Dal Black Urad Slow Butter Overnight Dogra
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Hindi
Kashmiri

Method

  1. 1

    Drain soaked lentils and beans. Pressure cook together with 4 cups water for 5 to 6 whistles.

  2. 2

    Or boil 60 to 90 minutes. Partially mash — some whole beans should remain.

  3. 3

    Heat 3 tbsp butter in a pot. Add cumin — sizzle.

  4. 4

    Add onion — cook 10 minutes until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste — 3 minutes. Add tomatoes — cook 10 minutes until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add turmeric, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Cook 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add partially mashed cooked lentils with their liquid. Stir. Add salt.

  7. 7

    Simmer on the lowest heat for 2 hours stirring every 20 minutes.

  8. 8

    Add water to maintain a thick pourable consistency. The longer it cooks the better.

  9. 9

    Add 1 tbsp butter. Stir. Add garam masala.

  10. 10

    Finish with 2 tbsp fresh cream. Stir once. Serve with roti or rice.

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