Dal Fry (Healthy Indian Curry) {2018}

Another popular, delicious, Indian dal or lentil recipe is Dal Fry. It is very famous in the road side dhabas and can be found in the menu of most restaurants. Dal Fry is usually prepared with tur dal also called as toor dal, toovar or pigeon pea lentils in English. It is made by adding boiled and softened Dal with a seasoning of onion, tomato and spices which have been tempered in ghee or cooking oil. Instead of just adding the toor dal, you can experiment by adding 1/4 cup of masoor dal (red split lentils) or moong dal (split yellow lentils) and 1/4 cup of toor dal. The ingredients that are used in a dal fry recipe varies depending on the region and personal choice.

Ingredients

1. Toor Dal (Piegon Pea Lentils) - 1/2 cup
2. Onion - 1 (medium sized, finely chopped)
3. Tomato - 1 (medium sized, finely chopped)
4. Green Chilies - 2 (half slit)
5. Dry Red Chilies - 3 (kept whole, halved and deseeded)
6. Curry Leaves - 10 to 12
7. Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Teaspoon 
8. Mustard Seeds - 1/2 Teaspoon
9. Cumin Seeds - 1 Teaspoon
10. Hing (Asafoetida Powder) - 1 to 2 pinches
11. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 Teaspoon
12. Red Chili Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon
13. Kasuri Methi (Dry Fenugreek Leaves) - 1 Teaspoon (Crushed)
14. Garam Masala Powder - 1/4 Teaspoon (Optional)
15. Ghee - 2 to 3 Tablespoons
16. Lemon Juice - 1/2 Teaspoon (Optional)
17. Coriander Leaves - Few (Finely Chopped)
18. Salt as per taste
19. Water - 1.5 cups or as required (for pressure cooking the dal)

Directions

1. First, pressure cook the dal for making dal fry. 
2. In a bowl, add 1/2 cup of toor dal. 
3. Wash the dal in water for few times. 
4. Add washed dal in a pressure cooker and add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder. 
5. Add 1 1/2 cup of water and pressure cook the dal for about 4 to 5 whistles on a medium flame till they are completely cooked and softened. 
6. When the dal is cooked, lightly mash the dal with a wooden masher or a steel masher.
7. Keep the mashed dal aside and move on to make the dal fry. 
8. Take a wok and heat it for some time.
9. When the wok is hot enough, add 2 tablespoons of ghee. Ghee can be replaced with cooking oil. However, a spoon of desi ghee or butter makes dal fry even more aromatic and delicious.
10. When the ghee melts, add 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.
11. Allow the mustard seeds to splutter and then add a pinch of hing.
12. Add a medium sized onion which has been finely chopped.
13. Sauté the onion till it becomes translucent.
14. Add a teaspoon of ginger garlic paste and sauté them until the raw smell of ginger garlic is gone. 
15. Add 2 green chilies which have been half slit, 3 whole dry red chilies which have been deseeded and 10 to 12 curry leaves.
16. Sauté them for few seconds.
17. Add a medium sized tomato which has been finely chopped.
18. Sauté the tomatoes until it becomes soft.
19. Add the mashed dal and mix them well.
20. Add just enough water little by little and mix it well to get a medium consistency. 
21. Don't add too much of water because the consistency of dal fry is very critical. It should not be either thin or thick and it should be of smooth consistency. 
22. Add 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder and salt as per taste.
23. Mix it well and cook them on a medium flame for 2 minutes till you get smooth and thick consistency.
24. Add a teaspoon of crushed kasuri methi.
25. Optionally, 1/4 teaspoon of garam masala powder can also be added to add that extra spicy and masala flavor to your dal fry.
26. Mix it well and cook for a minute.
27. Finally, add some finely chopped coriander leaves
28. Mix it well.
29. Lemon juice can also be added, if preferred. Adding lemon juice in the end gives an extra zing to your dal fry. Otherwise, lemon wedge can be served as optional
30. Mix well.
31. Switch off the flame.
32. To garnish, sprinkle some finely chopped coriander leaves on top of the dal fry.

Dal fry is usually served hot and goes well with any of the Indian breads like Naan, Phulka, and Roti. Dal fry is equally enjoyable with Steamed Rice or Jeera Rice along with a papad, pickle or onion.

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6 Simple and Best Home Remedies for Cold and Cough (Easy and Quick) {2018}

Everyone suffers from cold and cough. Being an Indian, I would first try few home remedies before I switch to English medicines. In this video, I'm going to show you 6 simple home remedies for common cold and cough. And these recipes can be prepared very easily and quickly. 

#1 - Tulasi Kashayam or Holy Basil Syrup in English

For instant relief from cold, drink Tulasi Kashayam and it can cure acute running nose, cold and cough. 

Tulasi leaves and Black pepper corns cures common cold and other common respiratory problems. They are very good anti-biotic, anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial and rich in Vitamin C. Tulasi leaves also controls blood glucose levels. 

Black pepper corns eases the congestion in the nose. 

Ginger is an excellent anti-inflammatory and kills cancer cells in the body. It heals sickness, reduces tenderness and pain by giving relief for cough and sore throat. Ginger also stimulates blood circulation in the body. 

Jaggery is very useful for respiratory problems like asthma and bronchitis as it prevents lung and throat infections in asthma patients. Due to its anti-allergic properties, it is also used as an effective treatment for chronic cough. 

Direction/Method

1. In a bowl, add some water and allow it to boil. 
2. When the water is boiling, add some fresh Tulasi leaves to it, an inch of chopped ginger, a teaspoon of black pepper corns, and 2 teaspoons of jaggery 
3. Mix them well and allow it to boil for about 10 to 12 minutes. 
4. After 10 minutes, strain the Tulasi Kashyam into a glass. 
5. Drink this hot, and your cold and cough should run away. 

#2 - Turmeric Milk

Turmeric is known to treat viral infections such as cough and cold and it has an amazing antiseptic properties. Using Turmeric in Milk can quickly heal the cold and cough. 

To prepare, add a little bit of turmeric powder into a glass of warm milk. Mix well and it provides instant relief for an aching throat and runny nose. 

This is very helpful for kids, as well as adults suffering from common cold. 

#3 - Honey and Lemon

Honey is a wonderful remedy for a sore throat and it also relives coughs more effectively. Honey does the soothing, while the lemon juice can help with congestion. 

In a glass of warm water, just add 2 teaspoons of honey, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and mix them well. You can also add a little bit of black pepper powder into this. 

#4 - Peppermint Kashayam / Syrup

Peppermint leaves are well known for their healing properties because Menthol in peppermint leaves soothes the throat and acts as a decongestant, helping to break down mucus. 

To do the peppermint kashayam 

1. Take a bowl, add some water and allow it boil. 
2. Add some fresh peppermint leaves when the water is boiling. 
3. Boil it for 5 minutes. 
4. Strain the Kashayam into a glass. 

#5 - Salt Water Gargling

This is an easy method. You just need to add some salt into a warm water and mix it well. 

Gargle it for few seconds. 

Salt water gargling soothes a scratchy throat that causes you to cough. This way it relives the irritation. 

Don't try this with kids who don't know how to gargle salt water. 

#6 - Warm Water

The best and easy way to cure cold and cough is to drink warm water frequently as it helps in fighting against common cold, cough and sore throat. Warm water also reduces inflammation in the throat. 

Comment below if you know any other home remedies that can cure common cold and cough. 

This video is just an educational video. If you have any pre-existing health conditions, please check with your physician before you try these home remedies. 

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