How to make butter dal fry
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firstly, in a pressure cooker take ¼ cup toor dal, ¼ cup chana dal ¼ cup moong dal. make sure to soak the dal atleast for 20 minutes.
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also add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp salt and 1 tsp oil.
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add 2¼ cup water and pressure cook for 5 whistles. cook until the dal is cooked well. keep aside.
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in a large kadai, heat 2 tbsp butter. add 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp kasuri methi, 1 chilli, slit, 1 inch ginger and 3 clove garlic.
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saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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now add ½ onion and saute slightly.
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further, add ½ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp chilli powder. saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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add 1 tomato and saute until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
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pour in cooked dal and ½ tsp salt.
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mix well combining everything.
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furthermore, add 1 cup water or as required adjusting the consistency.
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simmer for 3 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed well.
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now add 2 tbsp coriander and ¼ tsp garam masala. mix well.
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finally, enjoy butter dal fry with jeera rice.
How to make jeera rice
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firstly, soak 1 cup basmati rice for 20 minutes.
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now in a large vessel take enough water.
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add 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp oil and get to a boil.
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add in soaked rice and boil for 5 minutes.
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once the rice is cooked well, drain off and keep aside.
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in a pan heat 2 tbsp ghee, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp pepper and saute until the spices turn aromatic.
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further add cooked rice, ½ tsp salt and 2 tbsp coriander.
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mix gently, without breaking the rice grains.
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finally, enjoy jeera rice with dal.
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Notes
- firstly, make sure the dal thickens once cooled. so adjust the consistency before serving.
- also, use a generous amount of homemade butter for better flavour.
- additionally, you can mix and match with the amount of dal.
- finally, butter dal fry and jeera rice taste great when served hot.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/butter-dal-fry-recipe-jeera-rice/