Daal Fry

Daal is a staple diet in the north indian cuisine and Daal Fry is one of the most liked dishes.

 

Preparation Time : 10 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Serving: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Moong Daal
• 1 Whole Onion
• 1 Tomato 
•  1/2 tbsp Cumin Seeds
•  1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
•  2-3 Dried Red Chillies(even fresh Green Chillies will do)
•  1 tbsp Turmeric Powder
•   1/2 tbsp Garam Masala
•   1 tbsp of any ready made  daal masala powder (Optional)
•   Salt-as per taste
•   Oil or Ghee- as per taste

Method:

• Cook Moong Daal in the Pressure cooker by adding salt and water. 3 whistles on top flame should do it. Dont unlid the pressure cooker,just keep it aside
• After 5 mins,open the lid and mash the daal with a spatula
• Heat Oil or Ghee in a Pan. Splutter the Cumin seeds
• Add Onions and Ginger-Garlic Paste and stiry fry till onions are golden brown
• Add tomatoes and all the masalas and stir fry till the oil separates
• Add the mashed daal...add adequate water to make the daal consistent.
• Add salt and serve hot with roti or rice