Some interesting tit bits about this special black dal…It’s a nutrient dense dish made with black lentils and red kidney beans. Rich in fiber and an excellent source of plant-based protein. Started as a humble, simple staple home food paired with rice or bread, it’s also called ma ki dal (literally mother’s lentil dish).
This black lentil cooked slowly and with simple spices grew into what we know today as a creamy, flavorful dish that holds a reverential place at lavish weddings and a warming welcome at roadside eateries. It’s a dish that is delectable, delicious and nutritious all at the same time, most loved not only in India but around the world.
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