Dal Fry, a popular moderately spiced North Indian dal.Recipe link : http://www.tarladalal.com/Dal-Fry-1965rSubscribe : http://goo.gl/omhUioTarla Dalal App: http://www.tarladalal.com/free-recipe-app.aspxFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/TarlaDalal/207464147348YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TarlaDalalsKitchen/featuredPinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/tarladalal/Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/107883620848727803776Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tarla_DalalTarla Dalal Blogspot: http://tarladalal.blogspot.in/ Dal FryFrom roadside dhabhas to global Indian restaurants, almost all diners serve this all-time favourite Dal Fry. A mixture of moong and masoor dal cooked to perfection and perked up with an aromatic tempering along with fried onions and tomatoes, this dal has a very pleasing texture and irresistible flavour too. The addition of nigella seeds to the tempering is a special touch, which leaves a lingering flavour on your taste buds even after you finish your meal. Enjoy the Dal Fry hot and fresh with your favourite rotis. Preparation Time: 10 minutesCooking Time: 25 minutesServes 4Ingredients1/4 cup yellow moong dal , soaked for 2 hours1 cup red masoor dal , soaked for 2 hours1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)2 green chillies , slit1 tsp grated ginger (adrak)1 tsp grated garlic (lehsun)salt to taste2 tbsp ghee1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)1/2 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli1/2 cup finely chopped onions1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoesFor The Garnish1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)Method1. Wash the dals together.2. Combine 2½ cups of water, dals, turmeric, chillies, ginger, garlic and salt , mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.3. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid and keep aside.How to proceed1. Heat the ghee in a kadhai, add the mustard seeds, nigella seeds and kashmiri chilli, sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.2. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, till the onions turn translucent.3. Add the tomatoes and a little water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.4. Add the prepared cooked dal, ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.5. Serve immediately garnished with coriander.