> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://cookbook.mantavyam.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Butter Dal Fry Recipe

## How to make butter dal fry 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.

also add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp salt and 1 tsp oil.

add 2¼ cup water and pressure cook for 5 whistles. cook until the dal is cooked well. keep aside.

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.

saute until the spices turn aromatic.

now add ½ onion and saute slightly.

further, add ½ tsp turmeric and 1 tsp chilli powder. saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.

add 1 tomato and saute until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.

pour in cooked dal and ½ tsp salt.

mix well combining everything.

furthermore, add 1 cup water or as required adjusting the consistency.

simmer for 3 minutes or until the flavours are absorbed well.

now add 2 tbsp coriander and ¼ tsp garam masala. mix well.

finally, enjoy **butter dal fry** with jeera rice.

## How to make jeera rice firstly, soak 1 cup basmati rice for 20 minutes.

now in a large vessel take enough water.

add 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp oil and get to a boil.

add in soaked rice and boil for 5 minutes.

once the rice is cooked well, drain off and keep aside.

in a pan heat 2 tbsp ghee, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp pepper and saute until the spices turn aromatic.

further add cooked rice, ½ tsp salt and 2 tbsp coriander.

mix gently, without breaking the rice grains.

finally, enjoy **jeera rice** with dal. Butter Dal Fry Recipe

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