Dhal Fry

DHAL FRY

Ingredients:

thuvar dal - 1 cup

onion - 1 (chopped)

tomato - 1 (chopped)

oil - 2 tbsp

corriander powder - 1/2 tsp

methi leaves (dried) - 2 tsp

mustard seeds - 1 tsp

green chillies - 4 (chopped)

cumin seeds - 1 tsp 

turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

salt to taste

red chilli powder - 1 tsp

curry leaves - 10 - 15

corriander leaves - 2 tbsp

Method:

- In a pressure pan add thuvar dal, tomatoes, red chilli powder, corriander powder, turmeric powder, salt and water

- cook till they are soft and mash them well

- in a pan add oil

- add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves

- fry well

- add the onions and green chillies and fry till they are golden brown

- add the dal and corriander leaves

- fry for 2 - 3 mins

- add water if required

- add the methi leaves and allow that to cook for 10 mins

- serve hot