This is a very delicious and a wholesome punjabi lentil preparation known as kaali dal. It also goes by the name of maa ki dal. Split urad dal or black gram lentil with skin is used to make this nutritious dish which is usually relished with tandoori roti or naan. It can be made more rich with the addition of a generous amount of ghee and cream. I kept it slightly on the lighter side by omitting the cream and went in for some low fat yoghurt.