Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Dal Fry
Chef's Menu Description
Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup toor dal
- • 2.5 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 onion, chopped
- • 2 green chilies, slit
- • 2 tomatoes, chopped
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with turmeric and 2.5 cups water for 3 whistles until soft.
2
Phase 2
Heat the ghee and pop the cumin seeds.
3
Phase 3
Add the onion and green chilies and sauté until golden.
4
Phase 4
Add the tomatoes and cook until soft and pulpy.
5
Phase 5
Add the cooked dal and salt, and simmer 10-12 minutes until creamy.
6
Phase 6
Serve hot with jeera rice or roti.