Lunch
Authentic Dal Fry Recipe
If you enjoy Authentic Dal Fry Recipe cuisine, this Lunch recipe is worth trying at home....
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10 Min Prep
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20 Min Cook
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2 Servings
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High Protein Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
- Water - as required
- 1 Onion - finely chopped
- 2 Tomatoes - finely chopped
- 2 Green Chillies - finely chopped
- 2 inch Ginger
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- Salt - as per taste
- Lemon wedges - as required
- Coriander (Dhania) Leaves - chopped for garnishing
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
- 1 tablespoon Mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
- 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 2 Dry Red Chillies
- Ghee - as required
Instructions
1
To begin making the Dal cooking vessel-fry steps, wash the dal and soak it in the moisture for about 20 to 30 moments.Pressure make the dal for 5-6 whistles with moisture, seasoning and turmeric ground mix.
2
Wait for the pressure to release naturally.
3
Once done, open the lid and set it aside.
4
empty out and reserve the moisture.bring to temperature cooking oil and ghee in a kadhai.
5
Once scalding, introduce the grated ginger, garlic and green chillies to it.Saute for a few seconds and introduce the cut up shallot.
6
Saute for another 3-4 moments till onions are soft and golden brown in colour.Once done introduce the tomatoes to it and let it make for 2 moments till the tomatoes are soft and mushy.After the tomatoes are soft introduce the cooked lentils to the masala and give it a good toss together.introduce 1 cup of the reserved lentil moisture to it, adjust seasoning accordingly.Let the dal come to a bubble, then low-boil for 10 mins till it reaches the desired consistency.
7
introduce moisture as and when needed to reach the consistency you prefer.
8
I prefer it a little thicker.The next step is to temper the dal.
9
bring to temperature ghee/clarified dairy spread in a small tadka cooking vessel.
10
Once scalding, introduce the cumin seeds, fennel seeds and mustard seeds and dehydrated red chillies, followed by the hing and red chilli ground mix.
11
cooking vessel-fry for 15 secs till everything has popped and is fragrant.
12
Make sure that you do not overcook them. stream in the tadka on the dal.
13
Rest the dal cooking vessel-fry for 10 mins before giving it a agitate and present.
14
present scalding, garnished with coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon liquid.present Dal cooking vessel-fry steps with Steamed Rice steps or jeera rice or Phulka and Aloo Methi Masala steps for a scrumptious meal.
Recipe Information
Cuisine
North Indian Recipes
North Indian Recipes
Course
Lunch
Lunch
Diet
High Protein Vegetarian
High Protein Vegetarian
Total Time
30 mins
30 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
10 minsCooking Time
20 minsTotal Time
30 minsMaster Chef
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