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Dal Fry
North Indian lentils simmered until soft and finished with a sizzling onion, tomato, cumin, garlic, and spice tempering.
Easy⏱️ 53 min📖 1 min readServes 4~310 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 38 min cook
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Timeline
Total 53 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking38 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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For the dal
- 1.2 su bardağı(~240 ml) Yellow lentils
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Water
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
For the tadka
- 1 adet Onion
- 2 adet Tomatoes
- 3 diş Garlic
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Fresh ginger
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin seeds
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Red chili powder
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
For serving
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Lemon juice
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the yellow lentils and put them in a pot with the water and turmeric.
- 2
Cook the lentils for 24 minutes, until soft.
24 min24:00 - 3
Finely chop the onion, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger.
- 4
Bloom the cumin seeds in vegetable oil for 30 seconds, then fry the onion for 6 minutes.
6 min06:30 - 5
Add the garlic, ginger, tomatoes, red chili powder, and salt, then cook for 7 minutes into a sauce.
7 min07:00 - 6
Add the tadka mixture to the lentils and boil together for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 7
Add the lemon juice and serve the dal fry hot.
💡 Tip: Do not blend the lentils; a lightly coarse texture mashed with a spoon helps dal fry cling better to rice.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve dal fry with basmati rice or optional roti, plus lemon and cucumber.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~310
kcal calories
16
g protein
42
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 54%Fat 26%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Dal Fry make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Dal Fry take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 38 minutes; 53 minutes in total.Is Dal Fry difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Dal Fry have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 16g, carbs: 42g, fat: 9g.Is Dal Fry allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Dal Fry belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Dal Fry need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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