Name: Dal (Daali Toy) – Mangalorean Style
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Toor Dal; 7-8 (or to taste) Green Chillies; a pinch Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Oil (for boiling); as needed Water; to taste Salt; 2-3 tsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 Red Chillies (Bedgi, broken); some Curry Leaves; 1 tsp Hing (Asafoetida)

Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Indian · Mangalorean

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~250 kcal

Recipe by Kamaths Veg N Non veg on YouTube

Recipe Summary

This is a simple, quick, and very tasty Mangalorean-style toor dal (Daali Toy) recipe. It requires minimal ingredients and can be served with rice, chapati, or phulka for a wholesome meal.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Toor Dal 1.5 cups
Green Chillies 7-8 (or to taste)
Turmeric Powder a pinch
Oil (for boiling) 1 tsp
Water as needed
Salt to taste

All Ingredients - For Tempering (Seasoning)

Coconut Oil 2-3 tsp
Mustard Seeds 1 tsp
Red Chillies (Bedgi, broken) 2
Curry Leaves some
Hing (Asafoetida) 1 tsp

Tools You'll Need

Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps

No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
No Asafoetida (hing)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder + 1/4 tsp onion powder

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Boil the Dal

Take 1.5 cups of toor dal. Add 7-8 green chillies (or to taste), a pinch of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of oil, and sufficient water. Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles until the dal is well-cooked and easily mashable. Mash the dal thoroughly.

Step 2: Adjust Consistency and Season

Transfer the mashed dal to a pot. Add water to achieve your desired consistency (thick or thin). Add salt to taste and mix well. Bring the dal to a nice boil for .

Step 3: Prepare the Tempering

In a separate small pan, heat 2-3 teaspoons of coconut oil. Once hot, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then, add 2 broken red chillies and some curry leaves. Finally, add 1 teaspoon of hing (asafoetida).

Step 4: Combine and Serve

Pour the prepared tempering over the boiling dal. Mix gently. Your Mangalorean-style Dal (Daali Toy) is now ready to be served hot with rice, chapati, or phulka.

Pro Tips

• Adjust the number of green chillies according to your spice preference.

• The consistency of the dal can be adjusted by adding more or less water.

• Serve hot with rice, chapati, or phulka.

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