Dhaba Style Dal Fry

‪Dal Fry‬ is a popular Indian lentil recipe.This recipe uses Gram Dal, which is also known as Chana Dal. The dal is seasoned with variety of spices and it tastes delicious.The dal is pressure cooked first and added with tadka ingredients along with a mixture of onion,tomato ginger and garlic mixture and the dal is boiled for few mins which gives a great flavour.This is something you often find served at Indian restaurants and many Indian Dhabas.This Dal goes best with Roti/Jeera Rice..

            

Ingredients :-

1. Chana Dal (Gram Lentil) - 1 cup
2. Ghee - 2 tbsp
3. Cinnamon Stick - 1
4. Clove - 3-4 pieces
5. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
6. Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
7. Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
8. Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
9. Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
10. Salt as needed
11. Coriander Leaves (Chopped) for garnish
12. Some fried onions for garnish

Ingredients to grind into a paste :-

1. Oninons - 2
2. Green Chillies - 2
3. Ginger - 1 inch
4. Garlic - 6 cloves
5. Tomatoes (chopped) - 1/2 cup

Method :-

1. Soak Chana Dal (Gram Lentil) for 1 hour.
2. Pressure cook Dal by adding salt and turmeric powder.
3. Dal should not over cook.
4. In a pan heat ghee add cinnamon and cloves and saute for a minute. Now add the ground paste,red chill powder, coriander powder,cumin powder,garam masala powder and salt and saute very nicely till oil leaves.
5. Add cooked Dal and cook for 4-5 mins in medium flame.
6. Before serving sprinkle some fried onions and chopped coriander leaves.
7. Serve hot with Jeera Rice/Roti.

Enjoy yummyyy Dhaba Style Dal Fry at home...!!!