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Dal fry is literally every where! you will find it on every restaurant menu, in most buffets, in wedding spreads, parties and in day-to-day meals. That is how versatile and common this north indian recipe is. Devoid of too many spices, this dal tastes very natural though not bland or raw. In short, it tastes just perfect. However, most people are so engrossed in the final product that they do not even realise that it is comprised of an uncommon combination of dals – chana dal and masoor dal. Dal fry is a good fit for microwave cooking, as it can be made much faster and easier.

Dal Fry ( Microwave Recipe )

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Ingredients
Method
For microwave dal fry
    For microwave dal fry
  1. To make microwave dal fry recipe, combine moong, masoor and tuvar dal in a microwave safe deep bowl and wash it thoroughly.
  2. Add 2 cups of water along with little salt and mix well. Microwave on high the dal for 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. Remove and mix well. Now cover with a lid and microwave on high for 10 minutes.
  4. Once cooked, whisk it well and keep aside.
  5. Heat 2 tsp oil in another microwave safe bowl, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, ginger, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves.
  6. Mix well and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Add the onions, mix well and microwave for 4 to 5 minutes.
  7. Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander cumin seeds powder and ¼ cup water.
  8. Mix well and microwave for another 3 minutes. Add the whisked dal, ½ cup water and salt to taste. Mix it well and microwave for 4 to 5 minutes.
  9. Meanwhile, for the tempering, combine oil, kashmiri dry red chilli, and garlic. Microwave it for 2 minutes.
  10. Remove the bowl and add kashmiri chilli powder, mix well and pour the tempering over the dal.
  11. Serve microwave dal fry hot garnished with coriander.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy181 cal
Protein8.2 g
Carbohydrates21.9 g
Fiber3.5 g
Fat6.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium11.1 mg
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like microwave dal fry recipe
    like microwave dal fry recipe
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what is microwave dal fry made of?
    what is microwave dal fry made of?
  1. See the below image of list of ingredients for making microwave dal fry.

how to cook the dal
    how to cook the dal
  1. To make microwave dal fry recipe | how to make dal in a microwave | dal tadka in microwave | in a microwave safe deep bowl, combine ¼ cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram). Moong dal is the main ingredient that provides the base of your microwave dal fry.
  2. Add ¼ cup masoor (split red lentil) dal. Masoor dal cooks quickly and breaks down easily, giving the dal fry a creamy and slightly thickened consistency.
  3. Add ¼ cup toovar (arhar) dal. If you wish you can also use chana dal to make this recipe.
  4. Add enough water.
  5. Wash it thoroughly.
  6. Add 2 cups of water.
  7. Add a little salt.
  8. Mix well.
  9. Microwave on high the dal for 5 to 6 minutes.
  10. Remove and mix well.
  11. Now cover with a lid and microwave on high for 10 minutes.
  12. Once cooked.
  13. Whisk it well and keep aside.

how to make microwave dal fry
    how to make microwave dal fry
  1. Heat 2 tsp oil in another microwave safe bowl.
  2. Add ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera). Cumin seeds are a key aromatic spice in Indian cuisine. When heated, they release a warm, earthy, and slightly nutty aroma that adds depth and complexity to the dal fry.
  3. Add ½ tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson). When heated in oil, mustard seeds splutter and release a nutty, pungent aroma. This aroma adds depth and complexity to the overall flavor of the dal fry.
  4. Add 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak). Finely chopped ginger adds a subtle textural element to the dal fry.
  5. Add 2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun). Finely chopped garlic distributes evenly throughout the dish, ensuring each bite gets a hint of garlicky goodness.
  6. Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies. 
  7. Add 8 to 10 curry leaves (kadi patta).
  8. Mix well.
  9. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
  10. Once cooked.
  11. Add ½ cup finely chopped onions. Onions are a base for many Indian dishes, and their sweetness and pungency add depth of flavor to the dal.
  12. Mix well and microwave for 4 to 5 minutes.
  13. Add ½ cup chopped tomatoes. Tomatoes add a touch of sweetness and tanginess that balances the earthiness of the lentils. They also help build a richer, more complex flavor profile.
  14. Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder (haldi). Turmeric has a warm, earthy flavor with a slightly peppery bite. It adds a subtle complexity to the overall flavor profile of the dal.
  15. Add ½ tsp chilli powder. This adds a spicy kick to the dal fry, making it more flavorful and exciting for your taste buds.
  16. Add 1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder.
  17. Mix well.
  18. Add ¼ cup water.
  19. Microwave for another 3 minutes.
  20. Once cooked mix well.
  21. Add the whisked dal.
  22. Add ½ cup water.
  23. Add salt to taste.
  24. Mix it well and microwave for 4 to 5 minutes.

for the tempering
    for the tempering
  1. Meanwhile, for the tempering, 2 tsp oil in a small microwave safe bowl.
  2. Add 1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli.
  3. Add 1 tsp sliced garlic (lehsun).
  4. Microwave it for 2 minutes. 
  5. Remove the bowl.
  6. Now add ¼ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder.
  7. Mix well.
  8. Pour the tempering over the dal.
  9. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
  10. Mix well.
  11. Serve microwave dal fry recipe | how to make dal in a microwave | dal tadka in microwave | hot garnished with chopped coriander (dhania).

pro tips to make microwave dal fry recipe
    pro tips to make microwave dal fry recipe
  1. For a richer and creamier texture, whisk the cooked dal well before adding it back to the pot.
  2. The tadka (tempering) adds a burst of flavor to your dal.
  3. Soaking the lentils for 30 minutes to an hour can shorten the microwave cooking time. However, if you're short on time, you can skip soaking altogether. Just be prepared to microwave for a few extra minutes, stirring frequently, to ensure even cooking.
  4. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens up the dal and adds a touch of tanginess, balancing the richness of the dish.

Reviews

Dal Fry ( Microwave Recipe )
 on 20 Oct 18 01:27 PM
5

Hello ma''am, Can we use toor dal instead if chana dal? Will the cooking time vary in that case?
Dal Fry ( Microwave Recipe )
 on 01 Jan 18 06:02 PM
5

Madam, can we cook dal in microwave without blending, because I don''t have blender at my location...
Tarla Dalal
02 Jan 18 05:09 PM
   You can try cooking it for more time..
Dal Fry ( Microwave Recipe )
 on 20 May 17 10:54 AM
5

Hello mam, when you say 1/8 cup quantity, how much this cup means ? Us or imperial or something else. Can you specify in ml or maybe tbsp ?
Tarla Dalal
20 May 17 02:15 PM
   Hi Mukesh, 1/8 cup = 30ml or 2 tablespoons US.
mukesh patel
20 May 17 05:17 PM
   thanks for your quick reply.
Tarla Dalal
22 May 17 09:29 AM
   You are welcome.

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