Sunday, February 17, 2008

Spicy Dal Curry

This is my first post in this brand new blog - I am reproducing one of my original recipes - tried and tested from the days of experimentation in the kitchen!

Spicy Dal Curry



Preparation Time : 10 mins
Cooking Time : 10-15 mins
Serves / Makes : 4

Ingredients
Moong Dal: 1/3 cup
Channa Dal: 1/3 cup
Toor Dal: 1/3 cup
Dried Red chillies: 10
Coriander leaves (cilantro): a handful
Garlic paste: 1/2 tsp.
onions (chopped): 1 (optional)
Tomatoes( sliced into 4): 2
Oil: 2 tbsp
Salt to taste

Method
1. Cook all the dals with a little amount of salt and turmeric powder.
2. Grind the red chillies and the garlic paste together with very little water.
3. Heat oil in a kadhai and fry the onions.
4. After the onions become translucent, add the ground paste. Fry it for 1 minute.
5. now add the cooked Dals and the tomatoes.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. add the coriander leaves


User Comments & Tips
For lesser spice, decrease the red chillies.

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