Biuli Dal/Kolai Dal

Biuli'r Dal is perfect for summer days..
Traditionally asafoetida/hing is added to this dal along with ginger-fennel(saunf/mouri) paste...
But,I added fennel powder at the end to avoid hing for daily use
Nutrition summary of Urad Dal/Biuli Dal/Kolai Dal:
Calories:350...
Fat:1.5g
Carbs:60g
Protein:24g
Vitamin A :0%
Vitamin C :0%
Calcium :13%
Iron:42%
Vitamin D :0%
Vitamin B-6 :15%
Vitamin B-12: 0%
Magnesium: 66%
There are 350 calories in a 1/2 cup serving of Urad Dal (White).
Calorie breakdown: 4% fat, 69% carbs, 27% protein.

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup Biuli Dal (Urad Dal) 

1 tsp Ginger Paste 

1 tsp Fennel powder 

1 tsp mustard oil

1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder 

1 Bay Leaf 

1 Whole Dried Red Chilli 

1 green chilli(cut into halves)

Method:

Dry roast the dal for few mins.

Wash and soak the Biuli Dal for 15 mins and then boil it and keep it aside.

For tempering, heat oil in a pan, add the Bay Leaf, whole red & green chillies and the ginger paste. 

Stir fry them and add the Turmeric powder and salt.  

Pour the dal over it and add water and cook till your desired consistency.

Add fennel powder & stir well for 2 mins.

Serve it hot.