Swanaaj

Dal Fry – Restaurant-Style Classic

  • Serves: 3
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
Dal Fry – Restaurant-Style Classic

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

Swanaaj Toor Dal