Kali Masoor Dal Recipe

Whole black lentil recipe flavored with garlic
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Recipe / food styling / photography by - Sunayana Gupta





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This kali masoor dal recipe is packed with fiber, nutrition and is perfect to be served for any meal alongside rotis, naan, laccha parantha or cumin rice. The recipe is simple to follow and requires handful of ingredients. We have added an assortment of spices and garlic for extra punch of flavors.

So, if you’re bored of eating the same variety of yellow lentils in your lunch, then try out this delicious kali masoor ki dal recipe and give a healthy twist to your meal. To keep it simple and healthier, omit tempering. But a spoonful of tempering adds to flavors.



For a simple and light lunch serve this kali masoor ki dal with spinach n sweet corn stir fry, arbi masala curry or palak patra. Pair with humble doodhi ka raita and ginger n black pepper pickle !

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Kali Masoor Dal

This kali masoor dal recipe is packed with fiber, nutrition and is perfect to be served for any meal alongside rotis, naan, laccha parantha or cumin rice. The recipe is simple to follow and requires handful of ingredients. We have added an assortment of spices and garlic for extra punch of flavors.

Preparation Time : 25 minutes
Cooking Time : 25 minutes

Category : Dal
Cuisine :
Servings : 3 servings

Author : Sunayana Gupta

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Recipe Ingredients

  • Whole black lentil (Sabut masoor dal) – 1 cup
  • Cinnamon – 1 inch stick
  • Bay leaf - 1
  • Salt – To taste
  • Water – 3 cups

To be ground -

  • Ginger – 1 inch piece
  • Garlic – 2 cloves
  • Coriander seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black peppercorns – 3-4
  • Cloves – 2

For tempering (Optional) –

  • Ghee – 2 tablespoon
  • Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
  • Red chilly powder – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Dry red chilly - 2

For garnish –

  • A handful of freshly chopped coriander
  • Juliennes of ginger
  • Butter (Optional)

How to make Kali Masoor Dal

  • To begin with making this delicious kali masoor ki dal, first we need to soak the dal/lentil in sufficient water for at least 4 hours. Drain the excess water and keep aside.
  • In a pan, dry roast coriander seeds, black peppercorns & cloves. Grind to a smooth paste along with ginger n garlic using little amount of water. Our spice mixture is now ready.
  • Now, take the soaked lentil in a pressure cooker. To this add the spice mixture, salt, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, water and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. Turn off the flame.
  • Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid of cooker. Discard the cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
  • Meanwhile, we would be preparing the tempering. For this, heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds and dry red chilly.
  • When they begin to crackle, add red chilly powder and immediately pour over the cooked dal.

Delicious kali masoor ki dal is ready. Filling and healthy, right ?





  • Name
  • Kali Masoor Dal Recipe
  • Sub name
  • Whole black lentil recipe flavored with garlic
  • Category
  • Dal
  • Cuisine
  • Indian
  • Key ingredients
  • Whole black lentil, garlic & assortment of spices
  • Taste
  • Garlicy, creamy and mild spicy
  • Preparation time
  • 25 minutes
  • Cooking time
  • 25 minutes
  • Servings
  • 3
  • Equipment used
  • Pressure cooker, pan
  • Steps
  • 0
  • Created date
  • 2017-03-23 13:18:46

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About Sunayana Gupta

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Hi,

I am founder, recipe creater, blogger and food photographer for this website. Here we provide you with some lip smacking veg. and egg recipes that you can easily replicate in your kitchen and create a soulful platter for your family & friends following our serving suggestions. From some regional Indian cuisine to popular recipes from around the globe, our focus is to make cooking easy for you with simple to follow steps, staple ingredients and accessible cooking techniques.

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