Make Restaurant-Style Dal Fry At Home With This Easy Recipe

By Suprita Mitter

November 13, 2024

Dal fry is a comforting, flavourful dish where soft-cooked lentils are simmered with a fragrant blend of spices, onions, tomatoes, and a tadka of garlic and cumin. This hearty, nourishing dish pairs perfectly with rice or roti.

Ingredients

1 cup toor dal (pigeon pea lentils) 1 tbsp ghee or oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 chopped onion 2 chopped tomatoes

Ingredients

2-3 garlic cloves 1-inch ginger 1-2 green chillies, slit 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp red chili powder 1/2 tsp garam masala Salt Fresh coriander leaves 

Step 1

Rinse toor dal well, then pressure cook it with 2-3 cups of water and a pinch of turmeric until soft.

Step 2

In a pan, heat ghee. Add cumin seeds, allowing them to crackle. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add garlic, ginger, and green chillies; cook for a minute.

Step 3

Stir in the tomatoes, cooking until softened. Add turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.

Step 4

Pour in the cooked dal and add some water if needed for the right consistency. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, then add garam masala.

Step 5

Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy with rice or roti.