Urad Badi and Aloo Curry

Name: Urad Badi and Aloo Curry
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 200 gm Homemade Urad Daal Badi or Black Gram Dumplings; 2-3 tbsp Oil; 2 finely chopped Onions; 2-3 finely chopped Tomatoes; 2 cubed Potatoes; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Green Chilli paste; 1-2 halved Green Chillies; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 Bay Leaf; 1 Black Cardamom; 1/8 tsp Asafoetida or Hing; 1 tsp Salt or to taste; 1 tsp Red Chilli powder; 1 tsp roasted Coriander powder; 1 tsp roasted Cumin powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp Garam Masala; 3-4 tbsp chopped Coriander Leaves

ZMA @zesty5

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This is a simple Curry made with homemade Lentil dumplings using Black Gram. It's absolutely an excellent option for mealtimes. Be it a Lunch or a Dinner, this is super tempting and delicious. The dumplings are shallow fried and used in the Curry with an irresistible Onion Tomato base along with cubed Potatoes.

It's a semi thick Curry and often goes well with both Rotis and Rice. It's an everyday option. One can make it on any given day for mealtimes. The best part is that it's' simple preparation without any fancy ingredients or an exhausting process. This can be made super quickly in just a few minutes either with homemade dumplings or store bought one's as well. This Curry can be of thin consistency too if desired. But i like to keep it semi thick after a good roasting. Since it's slow cooked, the taste and texture both are perfect.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

25-30 minutes

5 servings

200 gmHomemade Urad Daal Badi or Black Gram Dumplings
2-3 tbspOil
2finely chopped Onions
2-3finely chopped Tomatoes
2cubed Potatoes
1 tspGinger Garlic Green Chilli paste
1-2halved Green Chillies
1 tspCumin Seeds
1Bay Leaf
1Black Cardamom
1/8 tspAsafoetida or Hing
1 tspSalt or to taste
1 tspRed Chilli powder
1 tsproasted Coriander powder
1 tsproasted Cumin powder
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
1/4 tspGaram Masala
3-4 tbspchopped Coriander Leaves

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Steps

25-30 minutes

1

First of all, make sure to fry the dumplings. Set aside for later use. This is the first step towards the preparation of this dish. It's a must. Do not add the dumplings to the curry without frying.
2

In a kadahi, heat oil. Add asafoetida and the ginger garlic green chilli paste. Fry it for a few seconds. Then add the onion. Saute it well until browned. Also add the tomatoes and saute until nicely done and mushy. Add the powdered spices too.
3

And then finally the potatoes too. Cover and cook for about 6-7 minutes on a low so that the potatoes are no longer raw. Next add the fried badi or the lentil dumplings.
4

Adjust the spices. Also add the chopped coriander leaves. Give it a good mix and cook on a low for further 15-18 minutes with a lid on. Keep stirring in between.
5

Serve it piping hot alongside both Rice and Rotis at mealtimes. The curry is semi thick and not very runny. Therefore it goes well with any Indian Bread as well. Enjoy!

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ZMA @zesty5

on August 16, 2025 17:40

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.