Dal Fry - Dhaba-style (Street-style Spicy Lentils)
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp light cooking oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1 inch piece of ginger julienned
- 3-4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1-2 green chillies finely chopped
- 1 large-sized onion finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 medium-sized tomato finely chopped
- salt to taste
- 2 cups split pea lentils cooked until tender but making sure each grain still holds its shape
- water as required
- handful of fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped for garnish
- squeeze of fresh lemon for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large heavy bottomed pan and sauté cumin seeds, fennel seeds, ginger, garlic, green chillies and onions until lightly browned and fragrant.
- Add in the spices, and fry for a few seconds.
- Mix in the chopped tomatoes, season with salt, and cook for a few minutes to combine well.
- Add in cooked lentils, and water depending on the consistency you like, and let it simmer covered on low heat for 5-6 minutes. This will allow all the flavours to blend in well.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and serve warm.