Easy Urad Daliche Ghute Recipe: A Spicy Maharashtrian Dal
Learn to make authentic Urad Daliche Ghute, a spicy and traditional Maharashtrian urad dal curry. This easy, beginner-friendly recipe is perfect with bhakri or rice!
Ingredients
For the Dal:
- 3/4 cup Urad Dal Split Black Gram
- 1-2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds Mohri
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds Jire
- A pinch of Asafoetida Hing
- 10-12 Curry Leaves Kadipatta
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder Halad
- Salt to taste
- Water Warm water preferred
- Fresh Coriander for garnish
For the Coarse Paste Vaatan:
- 6-7 Green Chillies or to your spice level, dry roasted
- 1/4 cup Dry Coconut Sukha Khobra, dry roasted
- 15-20 Garlic Cloves Lasun
- 1/2 inch Ginger Aal
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds Jire
- A handful of Fresh Coriander Kothimbir
Instructions
- Roast the Dal: On a medium flame, dry roast the urad dal in a pan or tawa. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until it becomes fragrant and gets a very light golden colour. Don't let it burn.
- Cook the Dal: Wash the roasted dal thoroughly. Transfer it to a pressure cooker, add enough water, and cook for 4 whistles.
- Prepare the Paste: While the dal cooks, add all the ingredients for the paste (roasted chillies, roasted dry coconut, garlic, ginger, cumin, and fresh coriander) to a mixer jar. Grind them into a coarse paste (don't make it too fine).
- Mash the Dal: Once the pressure cooker has cooled, open the lid. Lightly mash the dal with a whisk or a masher (phirki). You don't want a smooth puree; the dal should be slightly coarse.
- Make the Tempering (Tadka): Heat oil in a pot (top). Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and asafoetida. Once they crackle, add the curry leaves.
- Fry the Paste: Now, add the coarse green paste you prepared. Sauté this vaatan on medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes until it becomes very fragrant and the raw smell is gone.
- Add Spices: Add the turmeric powder and fry for another minute.
- Combine and Simmer: Add the mashed urad dal to the pot. Mix everything well. Add warm water to adjust the consistency to your liking (it's typically a thick curry).
- Final Steps: Add salt to taste and some more chopped fresh coriander. Bring the dal to a good boil, then lower the flame and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes. This helps all the flavours blend together.
- Serve: Your hot and spicy Urad Daliche Ghute is ready!