Daal Fry Recipe (English + Urdu)
Daal Fry Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Masoor or Moong dal (washed)
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- 2 green chilies (chopped)
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp garam masala
- Pinch of nutmeg (jaifal) and mace (javitri) – optional but flavorful
- Fresh coriander for garnish
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Boil the dal with salt and turmeric until soft. Mash slightly and set aside.
- In a pan, heat oil/ghee. Add cumin seeds, then add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
- Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Fry for 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, red chili powder, and cook till tomatoes soften.
- Add boiled dal into the pan. Mix well and cook for 5–7 minutes on low heat.
- Add garam masala, a pinch of jaifal and javitri for a unique aroma.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or chapati.
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