Indian·non-vegetarian·easy

Dal fry

Name: Dal fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Toor dal; 2-1/2 cups Water; 1 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Turmeric; 3 tbs Ghee; 1 cup Chopped tomatoes; 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 Bay Leaf; 1 tbs chopped Green Chilli; 2 tsp shredded Ginger; 2 tbs Cilantro; 1/2 tsp Red Pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 1/4 tsp Garam Masala

Dal Fry is a comforting staple of Indian cuisine, where split pigeon peas simmer into a creamy, golden dal, infused with warm spices and finished with a fragrant tempering. The dish balances earthy, nutty notes from the dal with bright acidity from tomatoes and a gentle heat from green chilies, all tied together by the richness of ghee and the aromatic punch of cumin and mustard seeds. A touch of asafoetida in the tempering adds depth, while the bay leaf lends an understated herbal complexity. Worth making for its effortless balance of texture and flavor, it’s a dish that feels like a hug in a bowl—simple to prepare yet deeply satisfying.

40 min(prep 10 + cook 30)

4 servings

250 kcal

4.5

Ingredients

Toor dal1 cup
Water2-1/2 cups
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric1/4 tsp
Ghee3 tbs
Chopped tomatoes1 cup
Cumin seeds1/2 tsp
Mustard Seeds1/2 tsp
Bay Leaf2
Green Chilli1 tbs chopped
Ginger2 tsp shredded
Cilantro2 tbs
Red Pepper1/2 tsp
Salt1/2 tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Garam Masala1/4 tsp

Nutrition

250 kcalper serving

Protein12g16%

Carbs40g53%

Fat8g11%

Fiber10g13%

Sugar5g7%

Directions

1
Wash and soak toor dal in approx. 3 cups of water, for at least one hours. Dal will be double in volume after soaking. Drain the water.
2
Cook dal with 2-1/2 cups water and add salt, turmeric, on medium high heat, until soft in texture (approximately 30 mins) it should be like thick soup.
3
In a frying pan, heat the ghee. Add cumin seeds, and mustard seeds. After the seeds crack, add bay leaves, green chili, ginger and chili powder. Stir for a few seconds.
4
Add tomatoes, salt and sugar stir and cook until tomatoes are tender and mushy.
5
Add cilantro and garam masala cook for about one minute.
6
Pour the seasoning over dal mix it well and cook for another minute.
7
Serve with Naan.

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