Dal Fry Recipe
Dal Fry is a delicious and lip smacking bowl of health that is a daily dish in most of the Indian homes. This dal fry recipe is made of chana dal or split bengal grams and is usually thicker than the daily dal. The tempering or tadka takes it to another level altogether. You can use other dals like tur dal or masoor dal as well if you like.
Ingredients
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1 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
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Water
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as required
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1 Onion
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finely chopped
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2 Tomatoes
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finely chopped
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2 Green Chillies
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finely chopped
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2 inch Ginger
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5 cloves Garlic
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2 tablespoons Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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Salt
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as per taste
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Lemon wedges
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as required
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for garnishing
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Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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chopped for garnishing
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For tempering
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1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
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1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
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1 tablespoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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1 tablespoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
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1 tablespoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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2 Dry Red Chillies
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Ghee
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as required
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Dal Fry Recipe, wash the dal and soak it in the water for about 20 to 30 minutes
Step 2
Pressure cook the dal for 5-6 whistles with water, salt and turmeric powder
Step 3
Wait for the pressure to release naturally
Step 4
Once done, open the lid and set it aside
Step 5
Drain and reserve the water
Step 6
Heat oil and ghee in a kadhai
Step 7
Once hot, add the grated ginger, garlic and green chillies to it
Step 8
Saute for a few seconds and add the chopped onion
Step 9
Saute for another 3-4 minutes till onions are soft and golden brown in colour
Step 10
Once done add the tomatoes to it and let it cook for 2 minutes till the tomatoes are soft and mushy
Step 11
After the tomatoes are soft add the cooked lentils to the masala and give it a good mix
Step 12
Add 1 cup of the reserved lentil water to it, adjust salt accordingly
Step 13
Let the dal come to a boil, then simmer for 10 mins till it reaches the desired consistency
Step 14
Add water as and when needed to reach the consistency you prefer
Step 15
I prefer it a little thicker
Step 16
The next step is to temper the dal
Step 17
Heat ghee/clarified butter in a small tadka pan
Step 18
Once hot, add the cumin seeds, fennel seeds and mustard seeds and dry red chillies, followed by the hing and red chilli powder
Step 19
Fry for 15 secs till everything has popped and is fragrant
Step 20
Make sure that you do not burn them
Step 21
Pour the tadka on the dal
Step 22
Rest the dal fry for 10 mins before giving it a stir and serve
Step 23
Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice
Step 24
Serve Dal Fry Recipe with Steamed Rice Recipe or jeera rice or Phulka and Aloo Methi Masala Recipe for a delicious meal