Arhar (Toor) dal
 

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Ingredients

Lentil

Toor dal

300 g (1.5 cups)

 

 

 Spices

Fennel seeds

1/2 tsp

Whole

 

Cumin seeds

1/2 tsp

Whole

 

Turmeric

1/2 tsp

Powder

 

Red chilli

1/2 tsp

Powder

 

Dry Red chilli

1

Whole

 

Asafoetida

large pinch

Granules

 

Salt

to taste

 

 

Sugar

 

1tsp

 

Oil

Ghee

2 tbsp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooking procedure

 

Cook the Dal

  1. Boil dal in 2 cups water, turmeric, red chilli powder and salt. Consistency of the dal should be thick

  2. Cook until the dal is cooked, remove and keep aside

Spice the Dal

  1. Mix asafoetida in warm water and keep aside while dal is being cooked

  2. Heat ghee, to it add dry red chilly, cumin & fennel seeds

  3. Fry until seeds  splatter and add dal

  4. Add asafoetida and sugar

  5. Bring to boil, add remaining ghee & simmer for 3 min

  6. Remove from heat

Serving

  • This dish is served with chapati/rice and dry vegetables and mixed salad.