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Prep Time20 Mins
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Cook Time10 Mins
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Serving4
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Ready In30 Mins
In Indian cuisine, Ghar Ki Dal is a dal fry that is quite popular. It’s a high-protein dish with added nutrients from the benefits of dal (lentils). Dal Tadka or Ghar Ki Dal Recipe can be served with rice or roti, and a squeeze of lemon can be added for added flavor. Every day, most Indian households create dal recipes with subtle variations in the components used. The simplicity and speed with which this food is prepared is, however, a commonality. With dal fries, rotis/ chapatis are a great complement. To make a restaurant-style Ghar Ki Dal, garnish with coriander leaves and a little chunk of butter to bring out the flavor of the dal fry.
Ingredients
Directions
Let's begin cooking this comfort food for every Indian Home
To begin, add 1/2 cup tur dal, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp oil and 1½ cup water to a pressure cooker. Pressure cook for 4 whistles or until the dal is cooked well.
Once the pressure is cooled down, open the cooker and see if the dal is cooked well, add water for desired consistency
Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a kada and add cumin seeds, bay leaf, hing
Add garlic cloves or garlic paste and ginger and saute slightly(1-2 minutes)
Add onion and saute until golden brown (About 7 minutes) on medium flame
Keep the flame on low and now add the dry spices - turmeric powder, kashmiri red chilli powder , corriander powder and salt. You may add a table spoon of warm water so that the dried spices dont burn. Mix well for 2 minutes.
Add chopped tomatoes and saute until it turns soft and mushy. The tomatoes should be mixed well and you should see oil coming out from the sides of the pan.
Now is the time to add the pressure cooked dal , stirring well adjusting the consistency as desired.
Cook the dal on low flame for 5 minutes, and add chopped coriander, kasuri methi and garam masala . mix well. Turn off the flame..
Enjoy the delicious dal tadka with steamed white rice/roti/naan.
Conclusion
Kasuri methi and Garam masala are optional in the last step Adding lemon juice gives it an extra zest and can be done if one likes a sour taste to their food.
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