For the second day of cooking Lentil in 3 different ways, I have yet another Tadka dal. I know you must be wondering after having posted so many different dals, what more can I possibly have! Even I thought so and was surprised that combining different dals, can get you such differently tasting and so delicious dals. In fact, I had a tough time deciding on what lentil recipe I could post. I had this teen dal recipe written in my diary and seeing it was a combination I am yet to try, I decided to make it. Hubby dear liked the dal a lot and in fact, wanted me to make this quite regularly.
So even if it might sound regular, you should try this combination. I always stock a pack of Masoor dal always. I simply put it in the freezer and forget. So it really comes in handy when I make such dals. I somehow like how simple masoor tastes.
Some of the dals that come to mind are below
Dal Fry ~ Restaurant Style
Masoor Ki Dal
Masala Masoor Dal
Katti Dal
Nawabi Dal
Or you could simply check the Dals collected over the years!
All this means that end of the day even after a heavy dose of rich food, our comfort food will always be a dal.
Nothing like a simple dinner that can get done under 30 mins, with both these dals and roti.
Dhaba Style Mix Dal Fry
Ingredients Needed:
Toor dal - 1/2 cup
Split Yellow Moong dal - 1/4 cup
Masoor dal - 1/4 cup
Onion minced - 1 small
Green Chillies sliced - 3
Ginger grated - 1/4 tsp.
Whole Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Red chili powder 1/4 tsp.
Ghee/ Butter - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves, finely chopped 1/2 tbsp.
How to make the Tadka Dal
Mix and wash dals well. Pressure cook for 3 whistles, till soft but not overcooked.
Once the pressure falls down, remove the lid and mash the dal when it is still hot and add enough water.
Heat ghee/butter in a deep non-stick pan.
Add cumin seeds, then add onion, ginger, and green chilies. Stir fry till soft and nicely browned
Now red chilies and salt, mix well. Add the cooked dal, mix everything together well.
Bring to a boil. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Garnish with chopped coriander and lemon juice.
Serve hot with rice, rotis, etc.
Recipe
Dhaba Style Mix Dal Fry
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Toor Dal
- 1/4 cup Split Yellow Moong Dal
- 1/4 cup Masoor Dal
- 1 small Onion minced
- 3 Green Chillies sliced
- 1/4 tsp Ginger grated
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds whole
- 1/4 tsp Red chili powder
- 2 tbsp Ghee / Butter
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tbsp Coriander Leaves finely chopped
Instructions
- Mix and wash dals well. Pressure cook for 3 whistles, till soft but not overcooked.
- Once the pressure falls down, remove the lid and mash the dal when it is still hot and add enough water.
- Heat ghee/butter in a deep non stick pan.
- Add cumin seeds, then add onion, ginger and green chilies. Stir fry till soft and nicely browned
- Now red chilies and salt, mix well. Add the cooked dal, mix everything together well.
- Bring to a boil. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped coriander and lemon juice.
- Serve hot with rice, rotis, etc.
For a variation, you can try this Dali Thoy, a simple dal from Konkani.
vaishali sabnani says
Nice combo of daals . This must have come out beautiful and comforting . The combo is unique and interesting.
Pavani N says
That is such a comforting and delicious looking dal. It must have tasted awesome with rotis.
Sapana Behl says
omg the dhaba style dal looks delicious.
Priya Suresh says
Fingerlicking goodness, would love to enjoy thoroughly with some phulkas..
Chef Mireille says
i like mixing dals - gives a more complex flavor