By: Nikita Nikhil
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Dal fry served at dhabas has a rich, smoky flavour and hearty texture, making it a favourite for many. It is easy to make and packed with nutrition. Here's how you can make it.
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Take one cup of toor dal and ΒΌ cup of masoor dal. Rinse and pressure cook them with turmeric and salt for 3 whistles until they are soft.
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In a pan, heat two tablespoons of ghee and add cumin seeds. After it splutters, add chopped onions and ginger garlic paste. Saute until golden brown.
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Add two chopped tomatoes along with turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Cook until the ingredients are well combined.
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Add cooked lentils to the pan and mix all the ingredients. Pour water to adjust consistency. Let the dal cook for 15 minutes on low heat.
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Heat one spoon of ghee and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add red chillies, hing, and curry leaves. Add this over the dal.
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Add chopped coriander leaves and ginger slivers on top of the dal. Serve with steamed rice or piping hot roti, and enjoy dhaba-style dal fry at home!
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