Meethi dal is quite close to dal fry in taste. It is called meethi dal because it lacks the tamarind that is used to give the sourness in Hyderabadi khatti dal. Meethi dal tastes best with flat breads and jeera rice. And it is a delicious option for breakfasts.
Meethi dal at my home is made using lentils unlike others who prefer making it with different dals. I even had a debate with a friend who stood firm that meethi dal cannot be made with red lentils and I told her to just wait for the post to get uploaded on blog so here it is, watch it out!✌ Khadi dal (lentils with Dill) is another recipe to try using lentils, do check it out!
Meethi dal recipe involves two major steps 1st cooking the dal 2nd preparing the tadka. You can also add fried onions to the tadka or tempering.
Ingredients:
For dal:
- Lentils / Masoor ki dal - 100 gms
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
- Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
- Salt - to taste
- Water - as required
For tadka:
- Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
- Curry leaves - 1 sprig
- Oil - 2 tbsp
Method:
- Soak the lentils for about half an hour you can also skip this step but soaking ensures fast cooking.
- In a cooking vessel take the washed or soaked dal and add turmeric powder. Mix to combine.
- Add enough water to cook the dal.
- When it comes to a boil reduce the flame. When all the water dries up or is present in minimal amount add ginger garlic paste. Give a stir.
- When dal has cooked through add salt.
- Remove from stove and mash the dal using a masher.
- Place it back on stove and add water to get the desired consistency.
- In another pan heat oil for tadka or tempering. Add curry leaves and cumin seeds.
- Transfer the contents of the pan to the prepared dal.
- Serve hot.
You may also like to try breakfast options like Cabbage sabzi, Drumsticks Besan curry, Dal bhaji, Aloo matar til and Beans & potato curry from My Mom's Kitchen!
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