Lentil Curry Recipe | Dal Curry Recipe Restaurant Style | One Pot Meal Indian Recipe

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: ghee

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat while being more accessible.

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a kadhai.

Add 1 tbsp mustard seeds and 1/2 tbsp urad dal.

Add 1 tsp cumin and 3 dried red chilies.

Add 3 cloves of chopped garlic and 1 small chopped onion; fry until the onion is brown.

Mix in 1 tsp turmeric powder and 1 large chopped tomato.

Add 1 cup of soaked moong dal (soaked for 15 minutes) and 1 cup of chopped carrot.

Add 1 tbsp roasted cumin powder and 1 cup of water; mix well.

Cover and cook for 20 minutes.

Add salt to taste and garnish with curry leaves and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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