Dhaba-Style Authentic Chana Dal Tadka Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Amruta Goods Unpolished Chana Dal
• 3.5 cups Water
• 1/2 tsp Amruta Lakadong Turmeric Powder
• Amruta Himalayan Pink Rock Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp Amruta Pure A2 Cow Ghee
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 5-6 Garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 inch Ginger, finely julienned
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 ripe Tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 whole Dried Kashmiri Red Chilies
• 1 tsp Kasuri Methi (crushed)

Step-by-Step Method:

1. Wash Amruta Unpolished Chana Dal thoroughly and soak in warm water for 45 minutes.
2. In a pressure cooker, add soaked dal, 3.5 cups water, turmeric, and pink salt. Cook for 4–5 whistles until tender yet retaining its grain shape.
3. In a heavy iron kadai, melt Amruta A2 Cow Ghee. Add cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and minced garlic. Sauté until garlic turns golden and aromatic.
4. Add onions and ginger, cooking until onions turn golden brown. Add tomatoes and cook until soft and oil separates.
5. Pour the boiled chana dal into the masala kadai. Simmer gently on low flame for 8–10 minutes so flavors meld together.
6. Finish with crushed kasuri methi and fresh coriander. Pair with hot unpolished basmati rice or tandoori rotis.