Kathiyawadi Adad Dal (Spicy Urad Dal)
Cuisine: Gujarati | Course: Side Dish | Diet: High Protein Vegetarian
Kathiyawadi Adad Dal is a traditional Gujarati-style dish made with split urad dal. It’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a great accompaniment to rice or roti. This dal is creamy, flavorful, and enriched with a tadka (tempering) that adds depth. Pressure-cooked urad dal is mashed and combined with sautéed tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, and aromatic spices. The final touch of lemon juice brightens up the dish, creating a perfect balance of spices.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup White Urad Dal (Split)
- 2 Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 4 Green Chillies, slit (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
- Lemon Juice, to taste
- A few Curry Leaves
- Small bunch Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, chopped
- Salt, to taste
For Tempering:
- 2 tsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
- ½ tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
- 1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing)
- ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 3-4
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dal:
- Wash the urad dal thoroughly. In a pressure cooker, add the dal, 4 cups of water, and turmeric powder. Pressure cook on medium-high heat for 1-2 whistles until the dal is soft and mushy.
- Once done, allow the pressure to release naturally. Open the lid and mash the dal with a masher or hand blender. Set it aside.
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Prepare the Tadka:
- Heat ghee in a saucepan on medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them crackle. Once they crackle, add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle.
- Add a pinch of asafoetida and curry leaves, allowing them to splutter for a few seconds.
- Add the ginger garlic paste and green chilies. Fry for 1-2 minutes, or until the raw smell disappears.
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Cook the Tomatoes:
- Add chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, and salt. Sauté until the tomatoes become soft and mushy.
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Combine:
- Add the mashed urad dal to the sautéed tomatoes. Mix everything well, and bring it to a rolling boil on high heat.
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Finish the Dal:
- Once the dal is well combined, turn off the heat. Add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. Stir well to combine.
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Serve:
- Serve the Kathiyawadi Adad Dal hot with Whole Wheat Palak Naan and Gujarati Lasaniya Batata for a complete meal.
Enjoy this flavorful and creamy dal as part of your everyday Gujarati meal!
