Dal Fry

INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup Moong Dal or Toor Dal

2 Tomatoes, finely chopped

1 Onions, finely Chopped

2 Green Chilies, finely Chopped

1/2 Tsp. Cumin Seeds

1 Tbsp. Ghee

Pinch of Hing/ Asefotidaa

Pinch of Turmeric Powder

Salt to taste

1/4 Tsp. Red Chili Powder

1/2 Tsp. Garam Masala

1 ½ Tsp. Coriander Powder

For Tempering/ Tadka

1 Tbsp. Ghee

2-3 Red Chillies

1/2 Tsp. Cumin Seeds

METHOD:

Wash and soak the dal in the water for 15-20 minutes. Boil this dal with water, salt and turmeric in pressure cooker till 3 whistles. 

Heat the ghee or oil in pan and add hing and coriander powder then add green chili and onions and cook till onions are translucent. Add chopped tomatoes and cook till to soft. When oil comes around, add red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well. Add this mixture to the Dal and adjust water as per your desired consistency.

FOR TEMPERING:

Heat the ghee in tempering pan, when it’s hot enough. Add cumin seeds when they splutter add red chillies and stir . Add this tempering to the Dal. Garnish with coriander leaves.