Dal fry

Vegetarian Indian

Follow the exact measurements and instructions below.

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

Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4: Add tomatoes, salt and sugar stir and cook until tomatoes are tender and mushy.

Step 5: Add cilantro and garam masala cook for about one minute.

Step 6: Pour the seasoning over dal mix it well and cook for another minute.

Step 7: Serve with Naan.