Easy Dal Fry

There are days when the only thing I want to do is sit on the couch like a couch potato. On those days I try to minimize the time and effort I normally put into cooking. This simple “dal” (lentil) fry recipe comes to my rescue then. :D



Not only is it a simple recipe, it is quick too! And if you have a cooker it takes less than 10 minutes to be served.  :) Cool eh? No wonder I adore this recipe.


Ingredients

• Toor Dal – 1 C
• Mustard Seeds - 1/2 t
• Cumin Seeds - 1/2 t
• Onion – ½
• Tomato – ½
• Green Chilli - 1 or to taste
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 t
• Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 t
• Oil - 1 T
• Salt - to taste

Method

• Boil toor dal in a deep bottomed pan in 3 C of water for 20 mins.
• An alternate method is to cook dal in a cooker up to 2 whistles.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan.
• Add mustard seeds.
• When they pop, add cumin seeds.
• Add chopped onions and mix till they turn translucent.
• Add Green chilli, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt.
• Mix well and add tomatoes.
• Saute the mix until the tomatoes turn tender.
• Move this mix into the cooked dal and stir well.
• Allow it to cook for 5 minutes.
• Remove from fire.

Dal fry is ready to be served!!
And my day turns great :D