Directions
South Indian style Dal fry has the robust flavour of Madras Curry Powder and hint of sourness from tamarind. This dal tadka is best served with steamed rice and gives a beautiful flavour of curry leaves.
Ingredients
For Dal
- Masoor dal – 30gms/2.5tbsp
- Moong dal – 65 gms/5.5tbsp
- Toor dal – 100gms/ 8tbsp
- Water – 5 cups
- Salt – to taste
- Green chilly chopped – 1 no
- Ginger chopped – ½tbsp
- Turmeric – ½tsp
For tadka
- Ghee/oil – 1 tbsp
- Dry red chilly – 1no
- Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
- Heeng – ½tsp
- Garlic chopped – ½tbsp
- Green chilly chopped – ½no
- Onion chopped – 2 tbsp
- Madras curry powder – ½tbsp
- Tomato chopped – 1/4 cup
- Curry leaves – 1 sprig
Steps
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1
Done
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Mix all the 3 dals. Wash and soak them for 20 mins. Drain the water and add the dal in a deep pan along with 4cups of water, 1/2tsp salt, green chilly ginger chopped and turmeric. |
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2
Done
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Boil the dal till dal is tender and gets mashy. remove and keep aside. For the tadka heat a pan and add ghee. Sprinkle asafoetida and dry red chilly. |
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3
Done
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Stir and add cumin, once it crackles add the boiled dal. Add a dash of water if the dal is very thick. Season with salt and finish with freshly chopped coriander. Twist a lemon and remove the dal from heat and serve. |
