Yellow Dal Fry Recipe, Arhar Dal Recipe, Easy dal Fry Recipe
Dal Fry is a popular Indian dal recipe. This recipe uses Toor/ Arhar dal, which is also known as Pigeon pea lentils.
The consistency of dal fry is dal fry is medium-thick.
you may serve dal fry with roti and rice as per your choice and taste.
if you are looking for more dal recipes that you may like Panchmel dal recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup arhar dal/pigeon pea lentils
- 3 cups of water
- 1 medium size onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium size tomato, chopped
- 1-2 chillies, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- ¼ teaspoon asafoetida
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 2-3 tablespoon oil or ghee or unsalted butter
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Pressure cook a cup of the arhar dal with all the spice turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and coriander powder in 2.5 cups water.
- In another pan heat ghee or unsalted butter.
- add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- add the onions and fry till they become transparent or light brown.
- Now add the garlic and fry for some seconds till their raw aroma disappears.
- Add the asafoetida powder. Green chillies, and stir.
- Add the tomatoes and cook till they soften, for about 2-3 minute.
- Add the cooked dal mixture and ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- garnish the dal fry with coriander leaves.
- Serve immediately.
- Note:
- Dal fry is not thin and is usually has a medium to thick consistency.
- You can adjust the amount of water you want.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 241g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 96 | |
| Calories from Fat 78 | 81% |
| Total Fat 8.86g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 0.68g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.22g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium 133mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 4.45g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 1.84g | 1% |
| Protein 0.77g | 1% |
