Dal Thoy

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  • Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
1cup Toor(Toovar/Arhar)Dal OR0.5cupYellow Mung Dal+0.5cupRed Masoor Dal1.5tsp.finely minced Ginger Root0.5cup chopped Ripe Red Tomatoes1tbsp.Ghee(Clarified Butter)1tsp.Asafoetida(Hing)powder1tbsp.Black Mustard Seeds(Rai)1tsp.Fenugreek(Methi)seeds6-7 Sweet Curry Leaves(Curry Patta/Kadhilimb)1small lump of Jaggery OR1tsp.Brown Cane Sugar1tsp.Turmeric powder6-7Dry Red Kashmiri ChilliesSalt to taste.3tbsps.Chopped fresh Coriander(Cilantro)leaves
Directions
Pressure cook the Dal(or Dals) with 0.5tsp.Turmeric Powder,0.5tsp.Asafoetida(Hing)powder,0.5cup chopped Red Tomatoes and 1.5tsp.finely minced Ginger Root for 5-6 whistles.
When cooled,mash well together to form a smooth mixture.Add Salt to taste and the Jaggery/Brown Sugar and set aside.Heat the Ghee in a heavy bottomed Vessel on slow flame.When hot season with the1tsp. Fenugreek(Methi)seeds,1tbsp.Black Mustard Seeds,6-7Curry Leaves,0.5tsp.Turmeric powder,0.5tsp.Asafoetida powder and the dry red chillies in the order mentioned.Add the mashed Dal mix and simmer till well heated through.Adjust the thickness of the dish according to taste.Garnish with chopped Coriander(Cilantro) Leaves and seve hot with Indian Breads and Steamed rice.

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.

Servings Per Recipe: 10
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 50.6
  • Total Fat: 1.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.1 mg
  • Sodium: 235.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 2.4 g

Member Reviews
  • MARYAM1234
    I really doubt that it is enough for 10 people as that will only be abaout 1 tbsp for each person. But apart from that it is really good. - 3/30/09