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Dal fry is a Indian main course recipe that takes about 38 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 16 ingredients across 7 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 286 kcal with roughly 12 g of protein. Filed under curry, vegetarian, cake and comfort food.
Combine the soaked dal with 2-1/2 cups water, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp turmeric in a pot. Bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Cook for approximately 30 minutes, or until the dal is very soft and breaks down easily, resembling a thick soup. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
In a separate frying pan, heat 3 tbsp ghee over medium heat. Once shimmering, add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds and 1/2 tsp mustard seeds. Cook until the mustard seeds begin to crackle and pop.
Immediately add the 2 bay leaves, 1 tbsp green chili, 2 tsp ginger, and 1/2 tsp red pepper. Stir this aromatic mixture for just a few seconds, until fragrant.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 286kcal | 14% |
| Fat | 11.6g | 17% |
| Carbohydrate | 35.5g | 14% |
| of which sugars | 3.9g | 4% |
| Fibre | 8.6g | 29% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 24% |
| Sodium | 885mg | 37% |
Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Milk | Contains |
| Mustard | Contains |
| Sulphites | May contain |
| Gluten | Free from |
| Crustaceans | Free from |
| Eggs | Free from |
| Fish | Free from |
| Peanuts | Free from |
| Soya | Free from |
| Tree nuts | Free from |
| Celery | Free from |
| Sesame | Free from |
| Lupin | Free from |
| Molluscs | Free from |
May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
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