With the onset of November, the climate in southern part of India cools down. Hot, humid and sultry climate change to cool, soft and dry. Winters are always special to me as they not only bring cool breeze but also carry year end vacation to relax. I still remember the lushes green fields, dancing daises and tossing sunflowers tuning to the cool breeze brushing across, when we used to take a train trip to my granny’s place during my Christmas vacation. I can still feel the cool breeze gently touching my cheeks and blowing my hair across my face. Light golden sun shining with lil intensity giving the warmth needed. I can visualize the scene before my eyes, how me and my sis used to fight for the window seat in the train to have this experience. Those were the best memories a girl can carry in her heart…..fond childhood memories…..
When we are at granny’s place during winter vacation, hot and spicy food used to top the menu card for the days. Hot soups, piping hot roti’s, spicy curries and much more. Among those curries this mash ki dal recipe or dal maash is my all time favourite. Simple, creamy and delectable medley of white lentils with onion and ginger-garlic paste gives an aromatic flavour to the recipe.
Mash ki Dal | Dal Maash
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup Urad dal/maash dal/white lentils, washed and soaked for an hour
- 1 Onion, peeled and sliced
- 1 Green chili, slit length-wise and deseeded
- ½ tbsp Red chili powder
- ¼ Turmeric powder
- ½ tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste
- 6-9 fresh Curry leaves
- 2-3 springs fresh Coriander leaves
- Salt
- Oil
How to make Mash ki Dal (Dal Maash)
PREPARATION:
- Pressure cook urad dal with a drop of oil and turmeric powder until soft but not mushy.
- In a heavy bottom cooking vessel add oil and when the oil gets heated up add onions and green chili. Fry till onions are translucent.
- Now add curry leaves and fry for another 2 minutes. To this add ginger-garlic paste and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- When the ginger-garlic paste start to change color, lower the flame and add boiled dal, red chili powder and salt.
- Gently mix the ingredients using a spoon. Cool covered for another 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with piping hot roti’s.
- Last but not least add your ‘love’ to make the dish ‘YUMMY’.
This dal is going to participate in MLLA-17 hosted by Sra of When My Soup Came Alive, event by Susan of The Well-Seasoned Cook.
Chitra says
very nice, superb clicks and presentation 🙂
rekhas kitchen says
wow You are a superphotographer look at those bright and clear pic.s so beautiful and coming to the dal so comfort and yummmy lookinh dal superb.
Prathibha says
hmm..That is one yummy dal there….looks great.I m sure it tastes great too..
Renu says
for some reason never cooked this daal…..your post inspired me to try this one!
Sum says
Hmm… i had never known about dal made of white lentil…. Will try this one…..Well, one question.. will the urad dal not have its smell if cooked??BTW, as always, i couldnt see the pics 🙁 as flickr is blocked here….
Pari says
This is one of my favorite dals Lubna. Perfect click to tempt everyone to ask for their share..
DEESHA says
hey, where were yu soo long? I love all kiknds of dal, But I have never made it with urad dal ..looks really good
Suparna says
The weather's perfect for some simple comforting dal…it's perfect as a flavourful soup too!ur clicks are really so soothing!
Priya says
Awesome clicks, never tried out dal with urad dal, sounds too delicious, will try out soon.
Sharmilee! :) says
Dal is my fav anytime comfort food.Nice presentation and clear clicks!
K says
Lovely Dal with Urad dal. Never heard of this before.I too get nostalgic thinking about childhood:)
jayasri says
lovely clicks, they looks gorgeous, I was reading your welcoming november, how nice it sounds, here I have a cold, windy,rainy november, not nice at all, but soups and hot spicy food is definitely right for this weather.
Happy cook says
That is a bautiful and delicious looking dal, i always love your pictures too.
Tina says
Lentil recipe looks delicious…Exellent clicks yaar…
Valarmathi says
New to me, looks wonderful and beautiful presentation.
RAKS KITCHEN says
Cool pictures as always and beautifully written post!
Nandini says
Dal! So lovely it looks! I'd like to have this beauty with chapathi!
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Homecooked, Chitra, Rekha, Prathibha, Renu, Sum, Pari, Deesha, Sonu, Suparna, Priya, Sharmilee, K, Jayasri, Happy Cook, Tina, Valar, Raks and Nandini.Sum – Wash dal for 2-3 times and soak it for 1 hour. Remove the water and add fresh water and boil. You will not get the smell.
Homecooked says
Love dal in any form! This looks delicious. Total comfort food.
jayasree says
Your pics are making me hungry. Loved the way you have clicked the bowl of dal… Just superb.
Home Cooked Oriya Food says
wow – what a yum dal… Love it…
Sanghi says
Dal looks lite and delicious! yummy!
jeyashrisuresh says
never heard of making dal out of urad dal.sounds intersting,as usual nice clicks.very comfort meal.
Sonu says
I love Mash daal. We accompany it with Gujarati Rotla(made from Millet flour)-ghee-jaggery & dry garlic chutney. 🙂
sra says
I'm yet to try a dal made entirely of urad – gorgeous photos as usual!Thanks for the entry!
Sarah Naveen says
Nice click….and the Curry looks delicious
lata raja says
Never made mashed dhal. A friend suggested to replace potatoes with them once when I stayed off potatoes for a while. This is my to try list recipe Lubna. Ok the roti is normal roti you clarified but I'm still eying them too.
Sushma Mallya says
lovely dal,wonderful clicks lubna…
Lavi says
Great Picture's Lubna!!love the dal!
Shifa Firoz says
i have never prepared mash ki daal ill try this tomorrow 🙂
A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine says
Looks so delicious, your photos are a real gem in the crown. Awesome.
Anupama says
This one is very new to me… bookmarked! The dal looks perfectly cooked 🙂
Sailaja Damodaran says
nice click & very healthy,specially for ladies……yummy
Khaugiri says
Nice variety of dal Lubna. Superb Picture….looks very inviting:)
Nizsha says
I tried your turai ka salan only yesterday.Turned out real yummy.I'll be cooking turai using your recipe henceforth :)And I have yet to try so many yummy recipes from your blog…by the way what is drumstick known as in Urdu/Hindi ?
Madhu says
I always use urad fo rmaking idly and dosas, never made any curry with it.. Looks delicious, must try it.
Supriya says
Soup looks so comforting. I never use urad dal in recipes other than to make idlis or dosas. Will try out this recipe.
kitchen queen says
I have not tried urad dal so far but it looks really nice and superb.I must try it.
Sangeetha Subhash says
Comforting, healthy and yum.Very inviting…nice click too 🙂
Preety says
dal looks so gooood
avisha says
Dal a comfort food .Just love any kind of dal. Thanks for sharing.
Ashwini says
never tried any curry with uradal.. looks simple and spicy…
Padma says
Such beautiful pictures and yummy dhal… would have tasted great too 🙂
Shri says
I have come across a couple of urad dal recipes in the past week or so..A great click!I have yet to try this urad dal sometime..
Katy ~ says
Your presentation is elegant and beautiful. And the dal looks so very delicious!
chakhlere says
Great pictures lubna!!Dal looks so yummy… I never made this before.
Curry Leaf says
Lubna,hope you are back and settled.The recipe is very new to me.Looks delightfully spicy.Do mail me or call me as and when you get time.
mona says
Oooooo yummy, dal with parathas would be a delicious start to a wintry morning. I love having dal+paratha combos as breakfast and this one is my most fav
Gorgeous clicks!
sowmya.s says
such a perfect comfort food..
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Jayasree, Somoo, Sangi, Jeyashri, Sra, Sarah, Lata, Sushma, Lavi, Shifa, A2Z, Lavi, Anupama, Sailaja, Khaugiri, Nizsha, Madhu, Supriya, Kitchen Queen, Shri, Sangeeta, Preety, Ashiwini, Padma, Mona, Katy, Chaklere, Curry Leaf and Sowmya.Nizsha – Drumsticks are called sahjan in Hindi and we call it mongae ki phalli/sojni ki phalli.
5 Star Foodie says
So comforting and delicious, love this!
Natashya KitchenPuppies says
Mmm, looks delish! I finally found a place nearby that sells urad dal.
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
What a comforting dish! Lovely flavors, pictures and presentation!Cheers,Rosa
Gulmohar says
Great clicks and love the way you presented it 🙂
Ivy says
The soup sounds delicious. Never heard of white lentils before.
Cham says
Never made dhal with white urad dhal! Looks beautiful!
notyet100 says
dal looks so yum,..;-)and you are so right about the weather,..
Sanjana says
Lovely recipe! Loving the blog!Sanjana from KO Rasoi
Arfi Binsted says
you're getting good at composition and styling, Lubna. Just need a few more shutters and exposure things to adjust. Like on your photos, they are still grainy, which means you may have used higher ISO indoor without sufficient lights. Just my two cents. Happy clicking! 🙂
Mythreyi Dilip says
Nice dal and excellent click too..
Malar Gandhi says
Love all kind so of dal, they are simple to fix and very comforting in fact…loved ur clicks so much, as usual too good.:)
Akal's Saappadu says
what a lovely description of the winter days, I almost went off to MY childhood days; there's something I have in common with you, it is the dispute for the window seat with my sister, hehehe, I had so many experiences that way, reminds me of the wonderful care-free days!!ofcourse the dhal and the chapatis look absolutely delicious, who wouldn't love that? nice post!!
Retno Prihadana says
Wouuw, yummy…and I love the picture too.
Sireesha says
Delicious dal…Love the click…
munchcrunchandsuch says
simple, comfort food.
Sush says
dal made with urad dal!? never heard before.., you clicks are soo inspiring dear..
MamaFaMi says
I use to love winter. But over here, we don't have such season. Wow that dhal will surely be nice with those rotis… yummy
Jo says
Looks really yummy and am sure it tasted delicious with the roti.
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you 5 star Foodie, Nataysha, Rosa, Gulmohar, Ivy, Cham, Sanjana, Arfi, Priyanka, Mythreyi, Malar, Akal, Retno, Sireesha, Munchcrunchandsuch, Sush, MamaFami and Jo.
marta says
I'm making it right now for my husband. Thx for recepie:)