Bored with regular
dal, here is a simple yet tasty Dal(Tur) Fry recipe. It is one of the basic and
simplest of Indian cuisines. Tur dal / split pigeon peas pressure cooked with onion, tomatoes
and spices to tingle your taste buds. Below is the detailed method of making
Dal Fry recipe.
Dal Fry Receipe/Split Pigeon Peas
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| Cooking Time- 25 mins |
Ingredients:
1 cup tur dal/split pigeon peas2 tbsp ghee/Vegetable oil
1 large chopped onion
1 medium chopped tomato
2 green chili
5 - 6 cloves of garlic
Small piece or half inch ginger
2 Kashmiri red chilli
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
A pinch asafoetida (hing)
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
Coriander leaves
Salt to taste
Method:
1.
Wash & Soak 1 cup tur dal / split pigeon peas in water for around 30 mins
2.
Cook in pressure cooker with 2 cups of water for
3 whistles.
3.
After 3 whistle let it rest for 15 mins until
the pressure/steam releases completely
4.
Now open the lid and transfer the dal in a bowl
5.
In a pan take 2 tbsp of ghee/oil , on medium flame
once ghee is hot add cumin seeds, dry red chilies, finely chopped ginger
garlic,hing & onions. Sauté them for about 3-4 mins until onion turns translucent.
Then add finely chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt &
green chilies. Mix well for about 2-3 mins.
6.
Finally add the pressure cooked dal , if required
can add little water for the consistence
7.
Cook for about 5-6 mins and sprinkle few coriander
leaves.
8.
Dal fry is ready to be served
Serving- Can serve 4-5 people.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a dollop of butter to enhance the taste.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a dollop of butter to enhance the taste.
Watch the YouTube link below for detailed reference
