I'm giving this a go at the weekend. Sorry MG you're too slow.
Although I'll probably miss out the asafoetida.
http://www.vegetarian-cooking-recipes-tips.com/dal-recipe.htmlHow to make Dal Fry:
Ingredients for 4 servings:
Masoor dal - 1 cup
Onions - 1/2 cup, chopped
Tomatoes - 1/2 cup, chopped
Coriander powder - 1 tea spoon
Cumin seed powder - 1 tea spoon
Garam Masala powder - 1 tea spoon
Green chillies 2 or more according to taste.
Curry leaves - a sprig.
Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp chopped.
garlic - 2 pods - chopped
Salt - 1 tea spoon or to taste.
Water - 2-3 cups.
Ingredients for seasoning:
vegetable Oil/ghee - 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Asafoetida - 1 pinch
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon.
Preparation:
Wash and Cook dal till just done by boiling in water. It may take about 10-15 minutes. You may also use pressure cooker to cook dal.
Slit chilies in two pieces.
Cooking Method:
Heat oil in a deep pan.
Add mustard and cumin seeds. When they stop crackling, add asafotida and turmeric powder, curry leaves, chopped onions, green chili pieces.
Fry for 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add 1 cup water. Add coriander, cumin powders. Add garam masala.
Add cooked dal, salt.
Boil for 5 minutes. Stir. Add more water if needed. Boil for 5 minutes.
Add chopped coriander leaves.
Dal Fry Curry is ready. Serve hot with Steamed Rice - Plain Rice,
Chapati, Naan Bread
Tips
Using garlic and onions is optional.
Add 1 tbsp fresh grated coconut or dessicated coconut for additional taste and flavor.
Watch out for more dal recipes.
Enjoy
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