Skip to content
Back to your kitchen
Alleppey Badami Urad
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Alleppey Badami Urad

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Alleppey cooking — Alleppey Badami Urad brings a badami touch with a classic kheer finish. About 45 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Heavy Cream3 tbsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Urad Dal1 cup, rinsed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Almonds12, blanched

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

Cook it with your pantry → Share this page: /dish/33801