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 Ever read the story, 'Dal Delight' by Subhadra Sengupta? If not, then do consider reading it. I remember reading it in my 7th grade and getting mesmerized by the dish, "Dal Shahi Urad", a dish smooth and rich in flavour, the taste of which touched the hearts of millions in the town. I always wondered what Qadir used to put in his 'speacial recipe' which made it so prominent in the town but the recipe of which was only known to Qadir. I even remember trying to figure out the recipe by reading half of the ingredients (as the recipe was not mentioned) and the 'etc.' given at the end breaking my heart and leaving the recipe an unsolved mystery.  But now I've finally discovered the recipe leaving it no longer a mystery and since Qadir not being a real life character, we cannot visit his stall but we can definitely try making it at home at our comfort. So, finally presenting you the recipe of Dal Shahi Urad : INGREDIENTS: 1) 1/2 cup urad dal, washed an