Kunal Kapur
Brahmi Dal Fry is a satvik (simple) and healthy side dish. Chef Kunal Kapur brings this simple yet tasty dish to your ki ... Read More
Preparation Time
10-15 Min
Cooking Time
10-15 Min
Meal Type
main course
Difficulty
MEDIUM
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
Soak 1 cup yellow lentils for 2 hours and then strain the excess water.
In a pressure cooker, add yellow lentils, 1 tbsp dried brahmi leaves, 1 tsp turmeric powder, rock salt and let it cook properly.
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.
Add the cooked dal into tadka and mix it well. Brahmi dal fry is ready.
Garnish it with ghee and fresh coriander and serve it with vegetable paratha.
Brahmi Dal Fry is made with Brahmi, a medicinal Ayurvedic herb and moong dal. Brahmi is an herb that can help improve both short term and long-term memory. It is rich in antioxidants and reduces stress and anxiety. Moong Dal is easy to digest and is very nourishing.
This dal fry is very simple to make and can be served with rice or roti. It is super delicious and super nutritious.
