You can use whole lentils or split lentils. You may also use the split lentils with husks as they are more nutritious. They may take a little longer to cook than the husk removed split lentils.

This is a very commonly made lentil dish. You can make it as mild or spicy as you wish. You can keep it in the fridge for 3-4 days. Just heat and serve.

I am using Masoor(split red lentils), onions and tomatoes in this recipe.

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How to make Dal Fry:

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

• Masoor dal – 1 cup
• Onions - 1/2 cup, chopped
• Tomatoes - 1/2 cup, chopped
• Coriander powder – 1 tea spoon
• Cumin seed powder – 1 tea spoon
• Garam Masala powder – 1 tea spoon
• Green chillies 2 or more according to taste.
• Curry leaves – a sprig.
• Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp chopped.
• garlic - 2 pods - chopped
• Salt – 1 tea spoon or to taste.
• Water – 2-3 cups.

Ingredients for seasoning:

• vegetable Oil/ghee – 1 tbsp
• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Asafoetida – 1 pinch
• Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon.

Preparation:

• Wash and Cook dal till just done by boiling in water. It may take about 10-15 minutes. You may also use pressure cooker to cook dal.
• Slit chilies in two pieces.

Cooking Method:

1. Heat oil in a deep pan.
2. Add mustard and cumin seeds. When they stop crackling, add asafotida and turmeric powder, curry leaves, chopped onions, green chili pieces.
3. Fry for 5 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add 1 cup water. Add coriander, cumin powders. Add garam masala.
5. Add cooked dal, salt.
6. Boil for 5 minutes. Stir. Add more water if needed. Boil for 5 minutes.
7. Add chopped coriander leaves.

Dal Fry Curry is ready. Serve hot with Steamed Rice - Plain Rice or Chapati or Naan Bread

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