Dal Fry – Restaurant-Style Classic

Serves: 3 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20 min

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Toor dal (or mix Toor + Moong)
  

• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
  

• 1 tsp cumin seeds
  

• 1 onion (finely chopped)
  

• 1 tomato (chopped)
  

• 1 green chili (slit)
  

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  

• ½ tsp turmeric
  

• 1 tsp red chili powder
  

• 1 tsp garam masala
  

• Salt to taste
  

• Chopped coriander for garnish
  
  

Instructions:

1. Pressure cook dal until soft. Mash well.
   

2. Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin, onions, green chili, and ginger-garlic paste.
   

3. Add tomatoes and spices. Cook until oil separates.
   

4. Add dal and 1 cup water. Simmer for 7–10 minutes.
   

5. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.
   
   

Best Match Dal Options:

Sudarshan Imported Plain | Bullet | Shubham Red