Homestyle Dal ~ Ghar ki Dal ~ Indian Style Lentil Curry
A very simple and easy dal recipe for all the beginners who miss the homestyle food.
Servings 5
Ingredients
- ¾ cup toor dal
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 2 green chilies
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
For Tadka
- 3 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 4 dry red chilies
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 6 curry leaves
- ½ teaspoon hing powder asafoetida
- 4 tablespoon cooking oil
For Garnish
- ½ cup chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon ghee clarified butter
Instructions
- In a pressure cooker, add washed and drained dal. To this add chopped onion, tomato, green chilies, cumin seeds, chopped ginger, and chopped garlic. Add 3 cups of water along with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and place the lid. Cook according to the timing of the pressure cooker, mine cooks in 20 to 25 minutes.
- After releasing the pressure, open the lid safely, and with help of a whisk, blend the cooked dal till it gets thicker and creamy. Transfer the lentils to another vessel and add turmeric powder, salt, and lemon juice. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes or till it starts to boil.
- In a small pan, heat cooking oil or ghee. When it is hot, add mustard seeds and cook for a minute or till it stops spluttering. Then add sliced garlic and cook till it slightly changes color. Now add the rest of the tadka ingredients and pour over the cooked dal. Garnish with ghee and chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.