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Dal Fry Recipe
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Dal Fry Recipe

A high protein North Indian Recipes recipe with chana dal (bengal gram dal), water - as required, onion - finely chopped. Ready in 30 min, serves 2.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
865kcal
Estimated Cost
₹475-625
Carbs117g
Protein61g
Fats17g
Servings Scaler
2

Instructions

24 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Dal Fry Recipe, wash the dal and soak it in the water for about 20 to 30 minutes

    water - as required
  2. 2

    Pressure cook the dal for 5-6 whistles with water, salt and turmeric powder

    water - as requiredturmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)salt - as per tastekashmiri red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)
  3. 3

    Wait for the pressure to release naturally

  4. 4

    Once done, open the lid and set it aside

  5. 5

    Drain and reserve the water

    water - as required
  6. 6

    Heat oil and ghee in a kadhai

    ghee - as required
  7. 7

    Once hot, add the grated ginger, garlic and green chillies to it

    green chillies - finely chopped(2)inch ginger(2)cloves garlic(5)kashmiri red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)dry red chillies(2)
  8. 8

    Saute for a few seconds and add the chopped onion

    onion - finely chopped(1)tomatoes - finely chopped(2)green chillies - finely chopped(2)coriander (dhania) leaves - chopped for garnishing
  9. 9

    Saute for another 3-4 minutes till onions are soft and golden brown in colour

    onion - finely chopped(1)
  10. 10

    Once done add the tomatoes to it and let it cook for 2 minutes till the tomatoes are soft and mushy

    tomatoes - finely chopped(2)
  11. 11

    After the tomatoes are soft add the cooked lentils to the masala and give it a good mix

    tomatoes - finely chopped(2)
  12. 12

    Add 1 cup of the reserved lentil water to it, adjust salt accordingly

    water - as requiredsalt - as per taste
  13. 13

    Let the dal come to a boil, then simmer for 10 mins till it reaches the desired consistency

  14. 14

    Add water as and when needed to reach the consistency you prefer

    water - as required
  15. 15

    I prefer it a little thicker

  16. 16

    The next step is to temper the dal

  17. 17

    Heat ghee/clarified butter in a small tadka pan

    ghee - as required
  18. 18

    Once hot, add the cumin seeds, fennel seeds and mustard seeds and dry red chillies, followed by the hing and red chilli powder

    green chillies - finely chopped(2)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)kashmiri red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)mustard seeds(1 tablespoon)fennel seeds (saunf)(1 tablespoon)cumin seeds (jeera)(1 tablespoon)dry red chillies(2)
  19. 19

    Fry for 15 secs till everything has popped and is fragrant

  20. 20

    Make sure that you do not burn them

  21. 21

    Pour the tadka on the dal

  22. 22

    Rest the dal fry for 10 mins before giving it a stir and serve

  23. 23

    Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice

    lemon wedges - as requiredcoriander (dhania) leaves - chopped for garnishing
  24. 24

    Serve Dal Fry Recipe with Steamed Rice Recipe or jeera rice or Phulka and Aloo Methi Masala Recipe for a delicious meal

    tablespoons kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)(2)

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