Mix Dal Recipe

Time and servings

Prep time	10 min
Cook time	30 min
Total time	40 min
Serves	4 servings

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Ingredients

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for pressure cooking:

• 1 tsp oil
• ¼ cup toor dal
• ¼ cup chana dal
• ¼ moong dal
• ¼ cup masoor dal
• 3 cup water
• ¼ tsp turmeric

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for dal fry:

• 1 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
• 1 tsp cumin / jeera
• 3 pods cardamom
• 1 bay leaf / tej patta
• 2 dried red chilli (broken)
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 2 green chilli (slit)
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tomato (finely chopped)
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ cup water
• ¼ tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)

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Instructions

1. firstly, in a kadai heat 1 tbsp ghee and saute 1 tsp cumin, 3 pods cardamom, 1 bay leaf and 2 dried red chilli.
2. also add 1 onion, 2 green chilli, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.
3. additionally, add 1 tomato and saute till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
4. now add ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp salt and mix well.
5. add pressure cooked dal, making sure dal has cooked well.
6. also add ½ cup water or more adjusting consistency as required.
7. cover and simmer for 5 minutes or till dal absorb flavour.
8. now add ¼ tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp coriander. mix well.
9. finally serve mix dal fry with hot steamed rice or roti.

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Step-by-step

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Video

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Notes

• firstly, add dal of your choice like urad dal, rajma or chole (note: few dal need soaking and also more cooking time).
• also, cook the dal in a pressure cooker or open vessel till they turn soft.
• additionally, adjust the consistency of dal to your choice.
• finally, mix dal fry tastes great when prepared with fresh homemade ghee.