Dal Fry Video by Tarla Dalal

Dal Fry Video by Tarla Dalal

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From roadside dhabhas to global Indian restaurants, almost all diners serve this all-time favourite Dal Fry. A mixture of moong and masoor dal cooked to perfection and perked up with an aromatic tempering along with fried onions and tomatoes, this dal has a very pleasing texture and irresistible flavour too. The addition of nigella seeds to the tempering is a special touch, which leaves a lingering flavour on your taste buds even after you finish your meal. Enjoy the Dal Fry hot and fresh with your favourite rotis.

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Recipe Description for Dal Fry

Ingredients

For Dal Fry
1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , , washed , soaked for 2 hours and drained
1 cup masoor (split red lentil) dal , washed , soaked for 2 hours and drained
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 green chillies , slit
1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1 tsp grated garlic (lehsun)
salt to taste
3 tbsp ghee
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji) , optional
1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp chilli powder

For The Garnish
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

For dal fry

1. To make {span class="bold1"}dal fry{/span}, combine the dals, 2½ cups of water, turmeric powder, green chillies, ginger, garlic and salt in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid and keep aside.
3. Heat the 2 tbsp ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the mustard seeds, nigella seeds and dry kashmiri red chilli and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
4. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the onions turn translucent.
5. Add the tomatoes and ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
6. Add the cooked dal mixture and 1½ cups of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
7. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp ghee in a small non-stick pan , add the chilli powder, immediately pour over the dal and mix well.
8. Serve the {span class="bold1"}dal fry{/span} immediately garnished with coriander.

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RECIPE SOURCE : Indian Cooking