Dal Fry

Dal has an exceptional nutritional profile. It provides an excellent source of protein for the Indian subcontinent, particularly for those adopting vegetarian diets or diets which do not contain much meat. Dal is typically around 25% protein by weight, giving it a comparable protein content to meats. Dal is also high in carbohydrates whilst being virtually fat free. Dal is also rich in the B vitamins thiamine and folic acid as well as several minerals, notably iron and zinc.

     Dal Fry is the perfect accompaniment for rice or rotis. Dal Fry is more or less near to Tadka Dal and is an amazing delicacy of North India.

 Dal Fry

Ingredients:

 

• Dal -1cup (Toor Dal, yellow  Moong Dal, Masoor Daal, Chana Daal) 

• Chopped tomatoes - 1 nos.

• Onions (finely chopped) - 1 small

• Chopped Ginger-½ tbsp.

• Chopped Garlic - ½ tbsp.

• Chilly powder - ½ tbsp.

• Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp

• Cumin seeds - ¼ tsp

• Chopped coriander leaves - 1 tbsp

•  Oil - 4 tbsp

•  Salt - As required

• Water - 2 cup

Method:

• Cook dal and water till the dal is done.

• Heat oil in a small pan and fry cumin seeds.

•   Add the chopped onion, chopped ginger-garlic and fry till onion begins to light brown in color.

• Add the turmeric powder, chilly powder and tomatoes and fry till oil begins to separate. Add salt.

• Add into the cooked dal and mix well.

• Garnished with coriander leaves.