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Brahmi Dal Fry By Chef Kunal Kapur

Kunal Kapur
Brahmi Dal Fry is a satvik (simple) and healthy side dish. Chef Kunal Kapur brings this simple yet tasty dish to your kitchen.

Serves

1-2 Min

Cooking Time

10-15 Min

Meal Type

dal

Preparation Time

10-15 Min

Difficulty

MEDIUM

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INGREDIENTS

  • For Brahmi Dal Fry

    • 1 cup soaked yellow lentils

    • water as required

    • 1 tbsp dried brahmi leaves

    • 1 tsp turmeric powder

    • rock salt to taste

    • 4 tsp ghee

    • ½ tsp asafoetida

    • ½ tsp cumin seeds

    • 1 tbsp chopped ginger

    • ½ tsp turmeric powder

    • 1 cup chopped tomatoes

    • rock salt to taste

    • water as required

    • freshly chopped coriander leaves

    • ghee for garnish

    • fresh coriander for garnish

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Soak 1 cup yellow lentils for 2 hours and then strain the excess water.

  2. 2

    In a pressure cooker, add yellow lentils, 1 tbsp dried brahmi leaves, 1 tsp turmeric powder, rock salt and let it cook properly.

  3. 3

    Heat 4 tsp ghee in a pan and add 1/2 tsp asafoetida, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tbsp chopped ginger, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 cup chopped tomatoes, rock salt to taste and let it cook.

  4. 4

    Add the cooked dal into tadka and mix it well. Brahmi dal fry is ready.

  5. 5

    Garnish it with ghee and fresh coriander and serve it with vegetable paratha.

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