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microwave dal fry recipe | how to make dal in a microwave | dal tadka in microwave | with 53 amazing images.

How to cook dal in Microwave is a skill worth knowing in absence of Pressure Cooker. Learn how to make microwave dal fry recipe | how to make dal in a microwave | dal tadka in microwave |

dal fry recipe you will find on every restaurant menu, in most buffets, in wedding spreads, parties and in day-to-day meals. There is no food as comforting as a humble meal consisting of Dal Chawal. That is how versatile and common this dal tadka in microwave recipe is. Devoid of too many spices, this dal tastes just perfect.

Here’s how you can cook this dal fry in a microwave. It is a quick and easy recipe that can be prepared in a matter of minutes. It is a great option for busy weeknights or when you dont have access to a stovetop. The key to making delicious microwave dal fry is given below with step by step detailed explanation.

You can try other microwave recipes like microwave rava sheera and badami paneer in a microwave.

pro tips to make microwave dal fry recipe: 1. For a richer and creamier texture, whisk the cooked dal well before adding it back to the pot. 2. The tadka (tempering) adds a burst of flavor to your dal. 3. Soaking the lentils for 30 minutes to an hour can shorten the microwave cooking time. However, if youre short on time, you can skip soaking altogether. Just be prepared to microwave for a few extra minutes, stirring frequently, to ensure even cooking. 4. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens up the dal and adds a touch of tanginess, balancing the richness of the dish.

Enjoy microwave dal fry recipe | how to make dal in a microwave | dal tadka in microwave | with detailed step by step photos.
Soaking Time

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Preparation Time

10 Mins

Cooking Time

30 Mins

Baking Time

0 Mins

Baking Temperature

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Sprouting Time

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Total Time

40 Mins

Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

Method
For microwave dal fry
  1. To make microwave dal fry recipe, combine moong, masoor and tuvar dal in a microwave safe deep bowl and wash it thoroughly.
  2. Add 2 cups of water along with little salt and mix well. Microwave on high the dal for 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. Remove and mix well. Now cover with a lid and microwave on high for 10 minutes.
  4. Once cooked, whisk it well and keep aside.
  5. Heat 2 tsp oil in another microwave safe bowl, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, ginger, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves.
  6. Mix well and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Add the onions, mix well and microwave for 4 to 5 minutes.
  7. Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander cumin seeds powder and ¼ cup water.
  8. Mix well and microwave for another 3 minutes. Add the whisked dal, ½ cup water and salt to taste. Mix it well and microwave for 4 to 5 minutes.
  9. Meanwhile, for the tempering, combine oil, kashmiri dry red chilli, and garlic. Microwave it for 2 minutes.
  10. Remove the bowl and add kashmiri chilli powder, mix well and pour the tempering over the dal.
  11. Serve microwave dal fry hot garnished with coriander.

Dal Fry ( Microwave Recipe ) recipe with step by step photos

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    1. microwave dal fry recipe | how to make dal in a microwave | dal tadka in microwave | then do try other microwave recipes also:
what is microwave dal fry made of?

 

    1. See the below image of list of ingredients for making microwave dal fry.
      Step 2 – <u><em>See the below image of list of ingredients for making microwave dal fry.</em></u>
how to cook the dal

 

    1. To make microwave dal fry recipe | how to make dal in a microwave | dal tadka in microwave | in a microwave safe deep bowl, combine ¼ cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram). Moong dal is the main ingredient that provides the base of your microwave dal fry.
      Step 3 – To make <strong>microwave dal fry recipe | how to make dal in a microwave | …
    2. Add ¼ cup masoor (split red lentil) dal. Masoor dal cooks quickly and breaks down easily, giving the dal fry a creamy and slightly thickened consistency.
      Step 4 – Add &frac14; cup <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-masoor-dal-split-red-lentil-masoor-ki-dal-303i">masoor (split red lentil) dal</a>. Masoor dal cooks quickly and breaks …
    3. Add ¼ cup toovar (arhar) dal. If you wish you can also use chana dal to make this recipe.
      Step 5 – Add &frac14; cup <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-toovar-dal-arhar-dal-toor-dal-split-pigeon-peas-tur-dal-955i">toovar (arhar) dal</a>. If you wish you can also use chana …
    4. Add enough water.
      Step 6 – Add enough water.
    5. Wash it thoroughly.
      Step 7 – Wash it thoroughly.
    6. Add 2 cups of water.
      Step 8 – Add 2 cups of water.
    7. Add a little salt.
      Step 9 – Add a little salt.
    8. Mix well.
      Step 10 – Mix well.
    9. Microwave on high the dal for 5 to 6 minutes.
      Step 11 – Microwave on high the dal for 5 to 6 minutes.
    10. Remove and mix well.
      Step 12 – Remove and mix well.
    11. Now cover with a lid and microwave on high for 10 minutes.
      Step 13 – Now cover with a lid and microwave on high for 10 minutes.
    12. Once cooked.
      Step 14 – Once cooked.
    13. Whisk it well and keep aside.
      Step 15 – Whisk it well and keep aside.
how to make microwave dal fry

 

    1. Heat 2 tsp oil in another microwave safe bowl.
      Step 16 – Heat 2 tsp oil in another microwave safe bowl.
    2. Add ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera). Cumin seeds are a key aromatic spice in Indian cuisine. When heated, they release a warm, earthy, and slightly nutty aroma that adds depth and complexity to the dal fry.
      Step 17 – Add &frac12; tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-cumin-seeds-jeera-zeera-381i">cumin seeds (jeera)</a>. Cumin seeds are a key aromatic spice in …
    3. Add ½ tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson). When heated in oil, mustard seeds splutter and release a nutty, pungent aroma. This aroma adds depth and complexity to the overall flavor of the dal fry.
      Step 18 – Add &frac12; tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-mustard-seeds-sarson-rai-sarson-ke-beej-525i">mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)</a>. When heated in oil, mustard …
    4. Add 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak). Finely chopped ginger adds a subtle textural element to the dal fry.
      Step 19 – Add 1 tsp finely <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-ginger-786i">chopped ginger (adrak)</a>. Finely chopped ginger adds a subtle textural …
    5. Add 2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun). Finely chopped garlic distributes evenly throughout the dish, ensuring each bite gets a hint of garlicky goodness.
      Step 20 – Add 2 tsp finely <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-garlic-790i">chopped garlic (lehsun)</a>. Finely chopped garlic distributes evenly throughout the …
    6. Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
      Step 21 – Add 1 tsp finely <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-green-chilli-820i">chopped green chillies</a>.&nbsp;
    7. Add 8 to 10 curry leaves (kadi patta).
      Step 22 – Add 8 to 10 <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-curry-leaves-kadi-patta-kadipatta-388i">curry leaves (kadi patta)</a>.
    8. Mix well.
      Step 23 – Mix well.
    9. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
      Step 24 – Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
    10. Once cooked.
      Step 25 – Once cooked.
    11. Add ½ cup finely chopped onions. Onions are a base for many Indian dishes, and their sweetness and pungency add depth of flavor to the dal.
      Step 26 – Add &frac12; cup finely <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-onions-722i">chopped onions</a>. Onions are a base for many Indian dishes, …
    12. Mix well and microwave for 4 to 5 minutes.
      Step 27 – Mix well and microwave for 4 to 5 minutes.
    13. Add ½ cup chopped tomatoes. Tomatoes add a touch of sweetness and tanginess that balances the earthiness of the lentils. They also help build a richer, more complex flavor profile.
      Step 28 – Add &frac12; cup <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-tomatoes-779i">chopped tomatoes</a>. Tomatoes add a touch of sweetness and tanginess that …
    14. Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder (haldi). Turmeric has a warm, earthy flavor with a slightly peppery bite. It adds a subtle complexity to the overall flavor profile of the dal.
      Step 29 – Add &frac14; tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-turmeric-powder-haldi-645i">turmeric powder (haldi)</a>. Turmeric has a warm, earthy flavor with a …
    15. Add ½ tsp chilli powder. This adds a spicy kick to the dal fry, making it more flavorful and exciting for your taste buds.
      Step 30 – Add &frac12; tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chilli-powder-red-chilli-powder-339i">chilli powder</a>. This adds a spicy kick to the dal fry, …
    16. Add 1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder.
      Step 31 – Add 1 tsp&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-coriander-cumin-seeds-powder-dhania-jeera-powder-375i">coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder</a>.
    17. Mix well.
      Step 32 – Mix well.
    18. Add ¼ cup water.
      Step 33 – Add &frac14; cup water.
    19. Microwave for another 3 minutes.
      Step 34 – Microwave for another 3 minutes.
    20. Once cooked mix well.
      Step 35 – Once cooked mix well.
    21. Add the whisked dal.
      Step 36 – Add the whisked dal.
    22. Add ½ cup water.
      Step 37 – Add &frac12; cup water.
    23. Add salt to taste.
      Step 38 – Add salt to taste.
    24. Mix it well and microwave for 4 to 5 minutes.
      Step 39 – Mix it well and microwave for 4 to 5 minutes.
for the tempering

 

    1. Meanwhile, for the tempering, 2 tsp oil in a small microwave safe bowl.
      Step 40 – Meanwhile, for the tempering, 2 tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-oil-671i">oil</a> in a small microwave safe bowl.
    2. Add 1 whole dry kashmiri red chilli.
      Step 41 – Add 1 <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-whole-dry-kashmiri-red-chillies-kashmiri-mirch-kashmiri-lal-mirch-332i">whole dry kashmiri red chilli</a>.
    3. Add 1 tsp sliced garlic (lehsun).
      Step 42 – Add 1 tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-sliced-garlic-773i">sliced garlic (lehsun)</a>.
    4. Microwave it for 2 minutes. 
    5. Remove the bowl.
      Step 44 – Remove the bowl.
    6. Now add ¼ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder.
      Step 45 – Now add &frac14; tsp <a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-kashmiri-red-chilli-powder-kashmiri-mirch-powder-2684i">kashmiri red chilli powder</a>.
    7. Mix well.
      Step 46 – Mix well.
    8. Pour the tempering over the dal.
      Step 47 – Pour the tempering over the dal.
    9. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
      Step 48 – Add&nbsp;2 tbsp&nbsp;finely&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/glossary-chopped-coriander-783i">chopped coriander (dhania)</a>.
    10. Mix well.
      Step 49 – Mix well.
    11. Serve microwave dal fry recipe | how to make dal in a microwave | dal tadka in microwave | hot garnished with chopped coriander (dhania).
      Step 50 – Serve <strong>microwave dal fry recipe | how to make dal in a microwave | dal …
pro tips to make microwave dal fry recipe

 

    1. For a richer and creamier texture, whisk the cooked dal well before adding it back to the pot.
      Step 51 – For a richer and creamier texture, whisk the cooked dal well before adding it back …
    2. The tadka (tempering) adds a burst of flavor to your dal.
      Step 52 – The tadka (tempering) adds a burst of flavor to your dal.
    3. Soaking the lentils for 30 minutes to an hour can shorten the microwave cooking time. However, if you're short on time, you can skip soaking altogether. Just be prepared to microwave for a few extra minutes, stirring frequently, to ensure even cooking.
      Step 53 – Soaking the lentils for 30 minutes to an hour can shorten the microwave cooking time. …
    4. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens up the dal and adds a touch of tanginess, balancing the richness of the dish.
      Step 54 – A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens up the dal and adds a touch of …
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy181 cal
Protein8.2 g
Carbohydrates21.9 g
Fiber3.5 g
Fat6.7 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium11.1 mg

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Neelesh

March 3, 2016, 11:40 p.m.

Hello ma''am, Can we use toor dal instead if chana dal? Will the cooking time vary in that case?

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Nitin Srivastava

Feb. 10, 2016, 5:05 p.m.

Madam, can we cook dal in microwave without blending, because I don''t have blender at my location...

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Mukesh

Dec. 9, 2010, 7:11 p.m.

Hello mam, when you say 1/8 cup quantity, how much this cup means ? Us or imperial or something else. Can you specify in ml or maybe tbsp ?

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Tarla Dalal

Dec. 9, 2010, 7:11 p.m.

Hi Mukesh, 1/8 cup = 30ml or 2 tablespoons US.

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