To make this healthy Dal Fry recipe, take a container and soak the dal in it by mixing it with water. Soak it for around 10 to 15 minutes. Once done, take a cooker and add dal, chopped tomatoes, garlic, onion, coriander leaves, turmeric powder and chilli powder along with 1-2 cups of water.
Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes more or till you get a smooth and slightly thick consistency, stirring at intervals. Dal fry is not thin and is usually has a medium to thick consistency. So you can adjust the amount of water you want. Keep the dal to a medium consistency if you prefer.
cooking lentils for making dal fry take ½ cup tuvar dal (arhar dal or pigeon pea lentils) OR half-half of tuvar dal and masoor dal (pink or orange lentils). rinse the lentils in water for a couple of times. then add the lentils in a pressure cooker. also add a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi) and 1.5 cups water.
dal fry is usually prepared with arhar dal also known as tur, toovar or yellow lentils or pigeon pea lentils. you can also use masoor dal or moong dal to make this recipe. both dal fry and dal tadka are two popular dal dishes served in indian restaurants. dal fry is not thin and usually has a medium to thick consistency.