Punjabi Dal Fry

Make delicious Punjabi Dal Fry at home with this simple and easy recipe. Enjoy a delightful Punjabi meal that's sure to impress your family and friends!

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Punjabi Dal Fry is an iconic dish of the North Indian state of Punjab. This popular dal recipe is a combination of lentils cooked with spices, tomatoes, and onions. It is usually served with hot phulkas or steamed rice. The tempering of cumin seeds and garlic gives it a fantastic flavor that will make you crave more! The best part about this dish is that it can be prepared in just a few minutes and requires minimal ingredients. Why not give Punjabi Dal Fry a try today?

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Punjabi Dal Fry Recipe

Make delicious Punjabi Dal Fry at home with this simple and easy recipe. Enjoy a delightful Punjabi meal that's sure to impress your family and friends!

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Punjabi

Ingredients for Punjabi Dal Fry

• 1 cup Moong Dal
• 2 Onions chopped
• 2 Tomatoes chopped
• 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
• a large pinch Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• few Coriander Leaves chopped
• 1 tbsp Oil
• as per taste Salt

How to make Punjabi Dal Fry

• Heat oil in a pressure pan (or cooker).
• Add the cumin seeds and fry for 30 seconds.
• Add the ginger garlic paste and stir well.
• Add the onions, tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add red chilli powder, salt, cumin powder and turmeric powder.
• Add the moong dal and add enough water.
• Cover and pressure cook until 4 to 6 whistles or until dal is cooked.
• Remove from flame.
• Add lemon juice and stir well.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve.