Ingredients
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1 cup Pigeon Pea Seeds (Tuvar Dal)For Dal:-
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1/4 cup Bengal Gram Split (Chana Dal)
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2-3 Bay Leaves (Tej Patta)
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Salt as per taste
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3/4 cup Water
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1 tsp Ghee in a pan
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1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
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Pinch of Asafoetida Powder (Hing)
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1 finely chopped Onion
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Finely chopped Ginger
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Finely chopped Garlic
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Finely chopped Green Chillies
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finely chopped Tomatoes
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1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
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Red Chilli Powder (as per taste)
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2 tsp Dhaniya Jeera Powder
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Garam Masala (as per taste)
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Chopped Coriander
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1 tsp GheeFor Tadka:-
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1/2 tsp Jeera
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2 finely chopped Garlic Cloves
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Thinly sliced Ginger & Onion
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Red Chilli Powder (as per taste)
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1 tbsp GheeFor Jeera Rice:-
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2 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
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Garam Masala (as per taste)
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Salt as per taste
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2 cup cooked Basmati Rice (cook 3-4 hours prior you make jeera rice)
About
Craving that restaurant style dal fry and jeera rice? Whip them up at home for a taste that’s next level delicious! The secret is in giving it a little flame to really bring out the flavors. Serve it up with some fresh naan bread or papad for the perfect meal.
Steps
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Soak Tuvar Dal & Chana Dal in water for 2 hours. |
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In a pressure cooker, add soaked dal, 1/2 tsp Haldi, 2-3 Tej Patta, salt to taste, and 3/4 cup water. |
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Pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium heat. |
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Heat 1 tablespoon Ghee in a pan. Add 2 teaspoons Jeera, Garam Masala (to taste), and salt to taste. |
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Add 2 cups cooked Basmati Rice and gently mix. Keep on low flame, then turn off heat. |
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Heat 1 teaspoon Ghee in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon Jeera, a pinch of Hing, and fry briefly. Add 1 finely chopped Onion and sauté until soft. |
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Add finely chopped Ginger, Garlic, and Green Chillies. Fry for 5-7 minutes. Add 2 finely chopped Tomatoes, salt to taste, and cook until tomatoes are soft. |
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Tilt the pan slightly to expose the veggies to direct flame for a minute for a smoky flavor. |
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Add 1/4 tsp Haldi, Red Chilli Powder (to taste), 2 tsp Dhaniya Jeera Powder, and Garam Masala (to taste). Fry the masala well. |
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Add cooked dal and mix well. Add a little water if the dal is too thick. Cook until it boils 2 times. |
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Heat 1 teaspoon Ghee in a small pan. Add 1/2 tsp Jeera, 2 finely chopped Garlic Cloves, thinly sliced Ginger & Onion, and Red Chilli Powder (to taste). Fry until onions are golden. |
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Pour this tadka over the dal. Add finely chopped Coriander and mix well. |
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Enjoy your scrumptious Dal Fry with Jeera Rice! |
