(SPICY) DAL FRY

No of servings : 2-3persons
Cooking time : 30mins (including pressure cooking dals)

Moong dal, Channa dal, Red gram dal	1/8thcup each (or) 2tbsp each
Ginger	2tbsp finely chopped
Garlic	3cloves (finely chopped)
Onion	1/4cup finely chopped
Green chillies	3 finely chopped
Whole garam masala	1-cardamom, 2-cloves, small pcs- cinnamon (crushed)
Cumin powder	1/2tsp
Coriander powder	1tsp
Amchoor	1tsp
Red chilly powder	1tsp
Salt	to taste
Turmeric	1/4tsp
Oil	3tsp
Ghee	1tsp
Tadka seasonings	Urad dal-1/2tsp, Cumin seeds and mustard’s-1/4tsp each, Red chilly-1 and few curry leaves
Coriander	for garnish

• Combine all the dal to wash and pressure cook them by adding enough water. Cook till dal is cooked nicely.
• Heat 2tsp oil. Make sure the oil is nice and hot. Add crushed whole garam masala and fry for seconds and add chopped ginger, garlic and green chillies . Fry them well.
• Now add chopped onions and continue to fry for few seconds. Meanwhile whisk the cooked dal or mash it with dal masher. Keep aside.
• Add all powdered ingredients - cumin powder, coriander powder, amchoor, red chilly powder and turmeric. Mix well and fry for few seconds.
• Add dal and salt to taste. Mix well and cook on medium flame for 5mins. If the dal is too thick add 1/4cup - 1/2cup of water. (depending on the consistency you like). Off the flame.
• Finally, give tadka/ tempering with remaining oil and ghee.
• Garnish and serve hot with roti.

Spicy Dal fry and Mooli masala Roti