DAL FRY

🎯 What is Dal Fry?
Dal Fry is a beloved North Indian lentil dish made by simmering cooked lentils—typically toor dal (split pigeon peas), sometimes with moong or masoor dal—in a rich, spiced onion-tomato gravy. The name comes from the Hindi word “dal” (lentils) and “fry,” referring to the sautéed tempering added to the cooked dal .

🍲 Key Ingredients

• Dal: Toor dal is most common, but red lentils (masoor) or yellow moong may be used or mixed

• Tempering (Tadka): Ghee or oil, cumin and mustard seeds, dried red chilies, asafoetida, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, onions, tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and kasuri methi