Dal Fry | Arhar Ki Dal | Toor Dal

Serves 5

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup toor dal, also known as arhar dal

• 1 teaspoon turmeric/haldi powder

• 3 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste

• 3.5 cups water

• 1/4 teaspoon hing or asafoetida

For Tempering/Tadka

• 2 teaspoons ghee

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 1 teaspoon ginger chilli paste or ginger garlic paste

• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

• 1 teaspoon red chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

Instructions

1. To a pressure cooker add toor/arhar dal along with turmeric, salt, hing and water.

2. Pressure cook for 4 whistles on high heat then lower the heat and let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally. Then set it aside.

3. In a pan, heat ghee on medium heat. Once hot, add the cumin seeds. Saute for few seconds until fragrant.

4. Add the garlic-ginger-green chili paste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the raw smell goes away.

5. Add the chopped tomatoes and mix. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes until tomatoes look soft and mushy.

6. Then add the garam masala and red chili powder. Stir the spices with the masala for a few seconds. Turn off the gas.

7. Open the pressure cooker and mix the dal. Let the dal simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

8. Pour the tadka over the dal and mix well.

9. Garnish dal tadka with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 127 calories; 4.1 g fat; 16.5 g carbohydrates; 6.0 g protein; 2.8 g fibre.