How to make Tasty Dal Fry Recipe | Yellow Lentils | Toor Dal Fry

Dal Fry is a classic and comforting Indian dish made using toor dal (yellow lentils), aromatic spices, and a flavorful ghee tempering. Simple to prepare yet incredibly satisfying, this dish is a staple in Indian homes and pairs perfectly with rice, roti, or chapati.

Ingredients

• Toor Dal (Tur Dal) – 250 g

• Ghee – 1 tbsp

• Oil – 1 tbsp

• Mustard Seeds (Rai) – ½ tsp

• Cumin Seeds (Jeera) – 1 tsp

• Hing (Asafoetida) – 1 tsp

• Red Chilli – 1

• Curry Leaves – 1 bunch

• Garlic (chopped) – 5–8 cloves

• Green Chillies (chopped) – 3

• Onion – 1

• Tomato – 2

• Salt – to taste

• Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp

• Cumin Powder (Jeera Powder) – ½ tbsp

• Red Chilli Powder – ¼ tsp

• Coriander Leaves – ½ cup

Preparation Method

Take toor dal in a pressure cooker, wash it thoroughly, and soak it for 30 minutes.

Once soaked, add two glasses of water and 1 teaspoon salt.

Close the lid and pressure cook until you hear two whistle sounds.

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I hope you enjoyed this simple and flavorful Dal Fry recipe and will try it in your kitchen. It’s a perfect everyday dish that brings warmth and comfort to your meal.

Heat a kadai and add 1 tablespoon ghee and 1 tablespoon oil.

Add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds (rai) and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera), and let them splutter well.

Add 1 teaspoon hing (asafoetida), one red chilli, and one bunch of curry leaves, and fry for a minute.

Next, add 5–8 cloves of chopped garlic and three chopped green chillies. Mix well.

Add one chopped onion and fry until it turns soft and light golden.

Once the onion becomes soft, add two chopped tomatoes.

Add salt as per taste, keeping in mind that 1 teaspoon salt was already added while cooking the dal.

Now add the boiled toor dal along with one glass of water, mix well, and cook for 5–10 minutes.

Add ½ teaspoon turmeric powder and cumin powder.

Then add ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder and cook for 2 minutes.

That’s it! Your tasty homemade Dal Fry is ready to serve. 🌟

Final Thoughts

Finally, add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.

Rich in protein and nutrients, Dal Fry is wholesome, nourishing, and loved by all age groups. This recipe gives you a perfect balance of taste, aroma, and texture, making it an everyday favorite. 🌟

Serve hot with rice, roti, or chapati and enjoy this comforting dish. 🍚🥖

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