Dal Fry
A comforting Indian toor dal curry finished with a fragrant ghee tempering of spices, tomato, ginger, and green chili.
- 1 hr 45 min
- 300 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Indian
- Curry
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Wash and soak the toor dal in approximately 3 cups of water for at least 1 hour.
1 h -
Step 2:
Drain the soaking water; the dal should have doubled in volume.
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Step 3:
Cook the dal with 2-1/2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, and turmeric over medium-high heat until soft, about 30 minutes. It should have the consistency of thick soup.
30 min -
Step 4:
Heat the ghee in a frying pan.
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Step 5:
Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds.
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Step 6:
Once the seeds crackle, add the bay leaves, green chili, ginger, and red pepper; stir for a few seconds.
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Step 7:
Add the chopped tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar. Stir and cook until the tomatoes are tender and mushy.
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Step 8:
Add the cilantro and garam masala, then cook for about 1 minute.
1 min -
Step 9:
Pour the seasoning over the dal and mix well.
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Step 10:
Cook for another minute.
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Step 11:
Serve with naan.
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