How To Make Balti Dhal Fry

I absolutely love Balti dhal fry. Whether you call it dhal, dal or daal, you have to make this one. Once you cook the dhal, which can be done a couple of days ahead of serving, the balti dhal fry can be made in less than 10 minutes. If you love dhal like I do, please subscribe to my RUclips channel. I have hundreds more videos planned.
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INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 cloves
1 2.5cm (1") cinnamon stick
1/2 onion - very finely chopped
2 green chillies - finely chopped
1 large tomoto - diced
2 teaspoons chopped coriander stocks
3 - 4 clove chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1 cup cooked dhal
2 tablespoons ghee
3 dried Kashmiri chillies
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
A pinch of asafoetida
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh coriander to garnish

[@royalnag6690]

Looks absolutely fantastic

[@sadafzafar9110]

wow gora making desi dal....great

[@peteryyz43]

Dan the Man does it again!...brilliant curry!

[@TomaszRykala]

Great work Dan. This looks delicious and you are a natural in front of the camera.

[@DanToombs]

Thanks very much Tomasz! I'm still getting used to it. Lots more videos planned. :-)

[@DEVONBABE1]

I will definitely be giving this recipe a try. Looks so healthy and tasty.

[@DanToombs]

Thanks Jayne. I hope you do.

[@etherdog]

Good on ya, Dan. Your recipes are so easy to follow, but more importantly, easy to riff on, We are eating better because of your fine tutelage. Thanks!

[@DanToombs]

Thank you very much John. :-)

[@nigel8499]

Fantastic, the modern day Pat Chapman, and having followed 'the curry club' since the 80s it's a big complement. Keep up the great work.

[@DanToombs]

Thank you so much for that. Love Pat!

[@danrichmond5405]

I love dhal. I will definitely be making this. Great videos

[@DanToombs]

Thank you Daniel. Hope you enjoy the recipe.

[@suzannelowery1324]

Can't wait to try this and badly want a Balti dish so hope I win your giveaway!

[@jamessonhil5291]

Looks great as always Dan! Did you use a blender to make the dhal more saucy?

[@Gazzaivey]

that looks great Dan . i have a dinner tomorrow so have made Chicken Kori Gashi [Camellia Panjabi } and my friend has just caught a Pollock so could you recommend a sauce for that ? - i have your book cheers from Winchester , England

[@dianel.9703]

Hi! Where did you get your balti pan and what material is it made out of? Thanks

[@MrCarryonbenny]

Hi Dan, I've watched all your latest videos in the new Kitchen set and I'm loving these Balti variations. I've made the authentic Balti twice now and the second was even better with practice. I love your book but these are a great addition. I just wish that I had a gas hob so I could cook at higher temperatures and use one of those Balti pans. Keep them coming, Andrew

[@DanToombs]

Hi Andrew. Thank you so much. Don't worry to much about the high temps. I teach classes regularly using electric hobs. The food always turns out just fine even without the gas. I'm really glad you are enjoying my book. Much appreciated! Dan

[@andypandy6830]

Hello Andrew, have you considered buying a single induction hob. One of those balti pans would work fine on it. I use a cast iron wok on mine and it is comparable to using a gas stove. Please ask if you would like to know any more. Take care.

[@jackzz4313]

Looks fantastic!

[@DanToombs]

Thank you John.

[@dominicsblack]

Holy moly.! 😍 looks absolutely superb.. 👍

[@DanToombs]

Thank you very much Dominic!

[@jamessonhil5291]

Ok i just mad this and woooow!! This was the best dahl i’ve ever eaten! And ive eaten alot of dahls in my life, including india! Will def do this again soon!

[@DanToombs]

That's great to hear James! Thank you very much.

[@Tommy139uk]

Looks amazing...

[@DanToombs]

Thank you Tom. :-)

[@kevinhamilton4881]

looks great

[@DanToombs]

Thank you Kevin!

[@prwilson101]

Love a nice Balti.

[@DanToombs]

Me too!

[@MegaAslan10]

Woww!!

[@DanToombs]

Thank you Brian! :-)

[@JohnClaytonDC]

That's going to be an excellent use of leftover dhal - well, as soon as I make a big enough vat to have "leftovers", seems to be a bit of an alien concept here.

[@AlabamaTree]

Great videos Dan. Where are you based?

[@DanToombs]

Thank you. I'm based in North Yorkshire. :-)

[@jucygypsygurl]

Where can I get a balti pan like yours from?

[@DanToombs]

Here you go. I love mine! thebirminghambaltibowlco.com/

[@PeteLambie]

Looks the business :)

[@DanToombs]

Thank you Pete!

[@Thesidsentinel]

1 part chana: 1/2 masoor daal

[@DanToombs]

You could use masoor daal with this too. I have used chana and toor daal. :-)

[@RITCWargames]

Good authentic techiques, but the amount of oils/fats makes my chest hurt.

[@DanToombs]

Thank you. That's how it's done but I usually use a lot less oil. :-)