Garlic Dal Fry
Very popular garlic dal fry
Ingredients
- Lentils / split pigeon pea : 1 cup
- Turmeric powder : ½ tsp
- Asafoetida : a pinch
- Water : 2 cup
- Salt : to taste
For Tempering :
- 5 cloves Garlic peeled and minced : 4
- Cumin seeds/whole jeera : ½ tsp
- Red chilli powder : ½ tsp
- Curry leaves : few
- Ghee or oil : 2 tsp
- Chopped coriander leaves : few
Instructions
- Clean and wash the lentils and boil in a pressure cooker for 4 - 5 whistles.
- Blend the lentils with a hand blender till smooth.
- Transfer the boiled lentils to a pan and add 2 cups water, turmeric powder, asafoetida and salt and bring to a boil.
- Heat ghee in a pan and add the cumin seeds / whole jeera and fry. Add minced garlic and fry till golden brown.
- Add the curry leaves and ½ tsp red chilli powder and pour the tempering on the boiled lentils.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
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