This may not be a unique recipe, but was so different to me about 5 years back (during my memorable student days), when I made this one fine day - just by following my instincts for the use of ingredients, as I got terribly bored of the plain dhal that I used to make. Later on I came to know that many people make dhal this way. Nevertheless, I'm going to have it here just for old times sake :-).
Ingredients (about 2 - 3 servings):
Uncooked toor dhal - 1 cup (using a measuring cup)
Cooking oil - 2 tablespoons
Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
Green chillies - 2 to 3 finely chopped
Urad dhal - 1/2 teaspoon
Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida - 1/4 teaspoon
Red chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon (vary this to suit your taste)
Coriander powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Onion - 1 medium sized finely chopped
Tomato - 1 medium sized finely chopped
Curry leaves - a few
Cilantro for garnish - a few strands finely chopped
Salt to taste
Procedure:
1. Pressure cook toor dhal with turmeric powder in 3 cups (using a measuring cup) of water (I normally use dhal and water in the ratio 1:3) for about 3 whistles and set aside.
2. In a pan, heat some cooking oil, pop mustard seeds, add cumin seeds, urad dhal, chopped green chillies, asafoetida and curry leaves and fry until the urad dhal turns light golden brown in color.
3. To step 2, add the chopped onions and fry until they turn golden brown.
4. Add the tomatoes to step 3 and fry until they get cooked.
5. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder and some salt to the contents of the pan from step 4 and fry for a couple of minutes.
6. Transfer the contents from step 5 to the pressure cooked dhal, mix well (you can add some water if the dhal is too thick), bring it to a boil and turn off the stove.
7. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with hot, steamed rice or rotis.
Sometimes, I add about a teaspoon each of finely chopped ginger and finely chopped garlic to step 2 for a variation in flavor.
Rita, an amazing friend of mine, makes this dhal regularly. She uses all kinds of lentils in her recipe and it tastes great! :-).
39 comments:
That's such a super dish there...you followed your instincts?? LOL that didn't let you down. Loved the colour too.
@ Lata: Thanks for the encouraging comments even though this is not a unique recipe. I was a novice cook then and was craving for dhal with a lot of flavors in it and this recipe made it come true :-)
that turned out super delicious
Hi,
Happy Ganesh chaturthi to you...
Nice dal.
@ Preety: Oh yeah :-)
@ Jyoti: Thanks dear. Wish you the same :-)
Healthy dhal.. looks perfect..
@ srikars kitchen: Thanks a lot :-)
Even if i cook dal frequently,this is a different recipe to me..with the ingredients and prepartion,sure to be a hit..would love to test..thank you anupama.
@ Ann: Thanks Ann. I hope you like it :-)
I love this dhal. Bet it will taste great with hot rice. Nice recipe.
@ Viki's Kitchen: Thank you :-)
I liked your blog very much. I appreciate for the wonderful presentation. I love dal and it looks delicious. I will definitely try it out.
You are welcome in my blogs.
@ Babli: Thanks a lot for stopping by and the nice words :-). I will stop by yours shortly.
Dal looks so welcoming dear..delicious!
@ Parita: Thanks a lot dear :-)
Good comfort food ...Perfect combo with rice:)
Hey anu... accidentally stumbled upon your blog while searching 4 a recipie...
Firstly, my appreciations for your active interest in presenting the recipies... Keep it up...
The snaps of the recepies are eye-catching... You click them after cooking or is it "Courtesy:Picasa"? :P
Take care.. Keep Cooking..
Sudharsan
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@ Sudharsan: Hi da... It was a BIG surprise to get a comment from you simply because I had never given my blog url to anyone in the relatives circle... ha ha ha...
Anyway, I take the pics after I cook the dish... probably I should start copyrighting them, but have not got the time to do so... will do that soon I guess... Hope you can get some use out of my blog :-)... take care da...
@ Sushma Mallya: Thanks Sush :-)
@ Sudharsan: Btw, what recipe were you searching for?
Anu, actually got bored with routine dishes.. we wanted to try something different .. Searched and settled for Capsicum Curry Masala...
Few links below, saw the name Anu and just clicked.. Only after i saw your photo, i realized it was yours..
Thanks to you, I have added your link in Favourites and have a ready reference for recepies of our home food.
-- Sudharsan
@ Sudharsan: Cool :-). What recipe did you follow for the capsicum curry masala? Email the link to me if it was good. I shall try it out sometime.
Yummy dhal! Looks gr8.
I make similar dhal but I pressure cook everything together (dhaal, onions, tomato, spices et al). Bit easier nah! :-)
Hey First time here..You have a cute space here...Keep rocking
Cheers!!!
@ Vijitha Shyam, Sarah Naveen: Thanks guys :-)
The dal looks delicious and good.
@ kitchen queen: Thank you :-)
yumm..this is my all time comfort food..with roti this is just fab..:)
I make the daal this method once in a while....looks gud
@ Varsha Vipins, Priti: Varsha, it is indeed comfort food :-). Thanks guys :-)
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looks lovely ...
Hi anupama, first time in ur blog..U have a nice space..I too make dal in the same way but i add garam masala powder too :) urs is looking nice..WIll try soon !!
this looks really comfort food to enjoy with rice...
@ Sanghi: Thanks a lot Sanghi. I'll grab it soon :-).
@ Home Cooked Oriya Food, Chitra, Purva Desai: Thanks for stopping by guys and also dropping a comment :-)
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Hi, you are having a grt blog with mouth watering dishes:)
Dhal looks grt , would try it soon. Following you :)
@ Priya: Thanks for stopping by Priya :-). You have a very nice space too with a boat load of mouthwatering recipes.
Hi,First time here.You have a nice blog with Delicious recipes.Do visit my blog when u find time
@ my kitchen: Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment :-). I'll stop by your space soon.
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