Indian
Indian - Street Food and Snacks
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 split chana dal, soaked for 2 hours
- • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
- • 10 curry leaves, chopped
- • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 cups oil, for deep-frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Drain the dal and coarsely grind half of it, keeping the rest whole.
2
Phase 2
Combine with the onion, green chilies, curry leaves, fennel seeds, and salt.
3
Phase 3
Press lemon-sized portions into flat vadas on your palm.
4
Phase 4
Slide into hot oil and fry in batches until crisp and golden brown.
5
Phase 5
Drain and serve hot with coconut chutney.