Black Urad Dal with Tofu Paneer

This thick and creamy dal recipe uses urad dal – a type of small bean with a white interior that turns creamy with prolonged cooking. The long cooking time sounds a bit overwhelming at first glance but the recipe is actually simple to make – it just requires a long period of gentle simmering…perfect for cold weekend days. The effort and time invested will be richly rewarded to those who make this delicious recipe.

Difficulty: simple- to moderate
Yield: makes about 6-8 servings


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This thick and creamy dal recipe uses urad dal – a type of small bean with a white interior that turns creamy with prolonged cooking. The long cooking time sounds a bit overwhelming at first glance but the recipe is actually simple to make – it just requires a long period of gentle simmering…perfect for cold weekend days. The effort and time invested will be richly rewarded to those who make this delicious recipe.

Difficulty: simple- to moderate
Yield: makes about 6-8 servings