Dal Fry
Slow-roasted in coconut oil with a generous hand of spices, this dal fry develops layers of flavour as it dries out on the pan. The patience pays off — every piece is coated and concentrated.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- 1 cup Dal
- Water, to taste
- 2 tsp Oil
- 1 nos Onion
- 1 nos Tomato
- 1/2 tsp Ginger — chopped
- 1/2 tsp Garlic — chopped
- 3 nos Green chillies
- Salt, to taste
- Curry leaves A, a few
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp Chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
Preparation
Step 1
Wash dal well.
Step 2
Put it in a vessel. Add into it the chopped onion, tomato, green chillies, ginger, garlic and salt.
Step 3
Pour enough water and allow it to cook.
Step 4
When the gravy thickens, add the curry leaves.
Step 5
Let the mustard seeds crackle in a little oil and add it to the dal.
Tip
The final handful of curry leaves should go in right at the end, off the heat — they should crackle and crisp in the residual heat.
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