Kali Daal – How to Cook Black Lentils

Name: Kali Daal – How to Cook Black Lentils
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 200 g Black Lentils; 3 tbsp Ghee; 1 tbsp Oil; 2 Onion; 8-10 Garlic cloves; 1 inch Ginger; 2 Tomatoes; 2 Green chillies; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Turmeric; 1 tsp Red chili powder; 1 tsp Garam masala; 3-4 cups Water

Instructions

Cook:30min

If you’ve ever wondered how to cook black lentils perfectly, making them soft, non-mushy, and full of flavor, this simple post on kali daal, also known as black lentils, will help you master it easily at home!

Updated at: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:16:32 GMT