DAL FRY

Dal fry is a simple and tasty dish and can be easily prepared. Its less time consuming dish and goes well with chapati and plain rice.

INGREDIENTS

TOOR DAL- 2 CUPS

MOONG DAL- 1/4 CUP

ASAFOETIDA- 1 TSP

GINGER - 1 INCH

TOMATO SLICED-2 NOS

GARLIC MINCED-6 NOS

GREEN CILLIES- 2 NOS

TURMERIC POWDER-3/4 TSP

SALT TO TASTE

FOR SEASONING

GHEE- 4 TSP

CUMIN SEEDS- 2 TSP

RED CHILLI POWDER- 2 TSP

PROCEDURE- In a pressure cooker add the lentils,crushed ginger,turmeric powder,asafoetida,salt and water and 2tsp of ghee and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles till the lentils turn mushy. In a pan add 4 tsp of ghee when it is hot add cumin seeds,when it splutters add chopped tomatoes,minced garlic and saute till tomatoes turn mushy.Over this transfer the contents from pressure cooker and simmer in mild heat. Add crushed kasoori methi and mix well and switch off.

Prepare seasoning by heating ghee in a pan add cumin seeds,add chili powder and switch off.Take care not to burn the chilli powder. Add the seasoning to dal and mix well.