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Dhaba Style Kali Masoor Dal: Prepare with Desi Tadka and Butter for an Unforgettable Taste.
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News18•20-09-2026, 14:07
Dhaba Style Kali Masoor Dal: Prepare with Desi Tadka and Butter for an Unforgettable Taste.
- •Recreate the thick, creamy, and spicy dhaba-style Kali Masoor Dal at home.
- •This recipe, made with desi ghee, butter, and a special tempering, pairs perfectly with roti, naan, or jeera rice.
- •Soak Kali Masoor Dal and Chana Dal for 3-4 hours, then pressure cook until 5-6 whistles.
- •Prepare a flavorful masala with onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, and various spices.
- •Finish the dal with cream, garam masala, and a final desi tadka for an authentic dhaba experience.
Key Questions Answered
To prepare dhaba-style Kali Masoor Dal, you need 1 cup of black lentil, 2 tablespoons of split Bengal gram, chopped onions, tomato puree, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, cumin seeds, red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, butter, desi ghee, fresh cream, and salt.
The Kali Masoor Dal and Chana Dal should be thoroughly washed and soaked for 3 to 4 hours prior to cooking, which helps them cook faster and enhances the overall flavor.
You should cook the soaked lentils in a pressure cooker with turmeric, a little salt, and about 3 cups of water on medium heat until 5 to 6 whistles until they are well cooked and soft.
