Jain style Dal fry | no onion no garlic dal

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Jain Dal Fry Recipe – Easy, Healthy, and Flavorful

If you are searching for a delicious Jain dal fry recipe, you’ve come to the right place! This traditional Jain dal recipe is a wholesome, protein-rich lentil dish made without onion, garlic, or root vegetables, keeping it completely Jain-friendly. Despite the absence of these common ingredients, this vegetarian dal is packed with flavor, thanks to a simple tempering of aromatic spices and fresh her

Can I prepare an Instant Pot with no onion, no garlic, Jain dal

Yes, follow the rest of the steps and pressure cook for 10 minutes.

What kind of tomatoes for the tomato dal

I prefer using ripe tomatoes. In this recipe, I used vine tomatoes. You can use any variety of your choice. Adjust the quantity accordingly.

Jain style dal fry served in a copper bowl, no onion, no garlic, vegetarian Indian dish.

Can I use onion and garlic?

This is the Jain style no onion no garlic dal fry. Perfect for Satvik food and Navaratri cooking for guests. 

Is this spicy dal?

This version of thalicha paruppu is not spicy.

Can I skip lemon dal?

I have added a little lemon to make the dal extra flavorful. Feel free to skip and adjust to your taste.

Can I use oil for tempering?

Ghee gives the best flavor, but use oil according to your taste.

Serving option

Ideal for everyday meals, Jain Dal Fry pairs perfectly with steamed rice, roti, or poori, making it a versatile addition to any Indian meal. It’s not only easy to cook but also nourishing, making it a favorite among families looking for healthy, home-cooked vegetarian recipes. Whether you are new to Jain cooking or a seasoned enthusiast, this easy Jain dal recipe is sure to impress with its rich taste and comforting aroma.

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Ingredients

To Pressure Cook:

½ cup toor dal

2 tbsp chana dal

1 tbsp masoor dal

2½ cups hot water

2 green chillies

¼ tsp turmeric

Salt to taste

Dal Base:

½ tbsp ghee

1 green chilli

½ tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder

½ tsp coriander powder

Pinch of hin

1 tomato

Salt as needed

Optional:

¼ tsp dry ginger powder

2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

1–2 tsp lemon juice

Tempering:

½ tbsp ghee

½ tsp cumin seeds

1–2 dried red chillies

Pinch of hing

How to make Jain-style Dal fry with step-by-step pictures

  • First, wash toor dal, masoor dal, and chana dal well.

Toor dal being poured into a stainless steel cooker for Jain style dal fry.

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Adding 2 tablespoons of chana dal to prepare Jain style Dal Fry without onion or garlic.

Hand washing lentils for Jain Dal Fry without onion and garlic.

  • Add hot water, green chillies, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring to a boil

Jain style Dal fry being prepared, no onion, no garlic, healthy vegetarian dish.

Delicious Jain-style Dal Fry prepared without onion and garlic, perfect for a healthy, vegetarian me.

Hand holding green chili over a pot of Jain-style Dal fry without onion or garlic.

Jain style Dal fry with no onion or garlic, prepared with spices and lentils, perfect for a traditio.

Jain style Dal fry with no onion, no garlic, cooked with spices and yellow lentils.

  • Pressure cook for 4 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.

Pressure cook dal with traditional methods for authentic Jain cuisine.

  • Mash the dal well and set aside.
  • Heat the ghee in a pan.
  • Add green chilli and cumin seeds; sauté for a brief moment.

Jain style Dal fry cooked without onion and garlic, served in a traditional stone pot.

Jain style Dal fry without onion and garlic, traditional Indian lentil dish.

  • Furthermore, add Kashmiri chilli powder and coriander powder; sauté for a few seconds.

Kashmiri chilli powder used in Jain Dal fry for vibrant color and mild heat.

Jain Dal Fry with coriander powder, no onion, no garlic, traditional Indian dish.

  • Add tomato, asafoetida, and salt; cook until mushy.

Fresh chopped tomatoes being added to a pan for Jain Dal Fry, no onion or garlic.

Jain style dal fry being prepared in a stone mortar, no onion or garlic used.

Vegetarian Jain Dal Fry without Onion or Garlic in a Traditional Stone Grinder.

Jain style Dal fry cooking in a stone mortar, turning mushy for authentic flavor.

  • Furthermore, add the mashed dal and mix well. Bring to a gentle boil.

Traditional Jain-style dal fry without onion or garlic, served hot.

  • Add dry ginger powder and coriander leaves. Turn off the heat.

Jain Dal Fry with dry ginger powder, onion-free, garlic-free Indian dish.

Fresh coriander leaves added to Jain style Dal fry without onion and garlic.

  • In a small pan, heat ghee.

Ghee being added to a hot pan for Jain style Dal Fry, no onion, no garlic.

  • Add cumin seeds, dried red chillies, and hing. Sauté briefly.

Fresh red chilies being roasted in a pan for Jain-style Dal Fry, no onion or garlic.

Traditional Kashmiri Dal Fry cooked without onion and garlic, served in a skillet.

Jain style Dal fry cooked without onion and garlic, served in a skillet.

  • Pour this tempering over the dal. Mix well.

Jain style Dal Fry without onion and garlic, rich and flavorful.

  • Finally, add lemon juice. 

Hand squeezing lemon into Jain-style Dal Fry, no onion, no garlic, traditional Indian dish.

Delicious Jain dal fry made without onion and garlic, perfect for a traditional and healthy meal.

Delicious Jain-style Dal Fry made without onion and garlic, perfect for a healthy, traditional India.

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Ingredients

To Pressure Cook:

  • ½ cup toor dal
  • 2 tbsp chana dal
  • 1 tbsp masoor dal
  • 2½ cups hot water
  • 2 green chillies
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • Salt to taste

Dal Base:

  • ½ tbsp ghee
  • 1 green chilli
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • ½ tsp coriander powder
  • Pinch of hing
  • 1 tomato
  • Salt as needed

Optional:

  • ¼ tsp dry ginger powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 –2 tsp lemon juice

Tempering:

  • ½ tbsp ghee
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 –2 dried red chillies
  • Pinch of hing

Instructions

  • First,Wash toor dal, masoor dal, and chana dal well.
  • add hot water, green chillies, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring to a boil
  • Pressure cook for 4 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.
  • Mash the dal well and set aside.
  • Heat ghee in a pan.
  • Add green chilli and cumin seeds; sauté briefly.
  • Furthermore,Add Kashmiri chilli powder, and coriander powder; sauté for a few seconds.
  • Add tomato, asafoetida and salt; cook until mushy.
  • Furthermore,Add the mashed dal and mix well. Bring to a gentle boil.
  • Add dry ginger powder, coriander leaves. Turn off the heat.
  • In a small pan, heat ghee.
  • Add cumin seeds, dried red chillies, and hing. Sauté briefly.
  • Pour this tempering over the dal. Mix well.
  • Finally add lemon juice.

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