Dal Fry Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Dal Fry Tikka

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

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 chana dal, soaked 4 hours and drained
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • • 2 tbsp gram flour (besan), dry-roasted
  • • 1 tsp garam masala
  • • 2 tbsp chopped coriander
  • • 2 tbsp oil
  • • 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Coarsely grind the soaked chana dal without adding water.

2
Phase 2

Cook the ground dal with onion, green chilies, and garam masala in 1 tbsp oil until the mixture dries out.

3
Phase 3

Cool, then knead in the roasted gram flour, coriander, and salt.

4
Phase 4

With oiled hands, shape into round flat kebabs.

5
Phase 5

Cook over medium-high heat, basting with the remaining oil.

6
Phase 6

Grill until browned and crisp, and serve with mint chutney.