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    Dalitoy / Dalithoy (Simple Konkani Style Dal)

    Published on April 30, 2022 · Updated on February 3, 2021 - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See disclosure policy.

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    Dalitoy / Dalithoy is a quick and simple, yet really flavorful Konkani style dal that is a staple in Konkani GSB households like ours. It requires only a handful of ingredients, and gets ready in minutes, which makes it the perfect dal recipe for busy weeknights. Pair it with rice, papad, and maybe a sabzi, and pickle on the side, and enjoy!

    close up shot of a serving kadai full of dalitoy, with a bowl of beans upkari in the background, along with a small bowl of pickle.

    Do you have a dish or a recipe that is super simple and basic, but is still iconic, and particularly special to you and the community you come from, because it is more than just a dish, it also is a representative of your unique culinary heritage? That is what Dalitoy is. To most of the Konkani GSB community.

    And of-course there are many other dishes that also are unique (and equally special) to Konkani GSB cuisine like the upkaris, talasanis, ghashis and ambats. But for me it all begins with dalitoy and sheet (rice in konkani). And so that’s what I am sharing today.

    The humble, yet iconic, Dalithoy, that is so well loved.

    If you are new to this dish, just try it once. I assure you, you too will fall in love with this quick and easy, yet delicious version of dal.

    Jump to:
    • What is Dalitoy
    • Ingredients for Dalitoy
    • How to Make Dalitoy
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Note
    • Variations
    • Serving Suggestion
    • More konkani recipes to try..
    • 📖 RECIPE

    What is Dalitoy

    Dalithoy is a quick and simple, yet flavorful Konkani style dal that is a staple in Konkani GSB households. It is traditionally made using toor dal, and tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida powder.

    Ingredients for Dalitoy

    top shot of all the ingredients required to make konkani style dalitoy, shared along with ingredient labels.

    Ingredient notes

    Kind of dal – I always use toor dal to make dalitoy, because that’s what my mom always used. You can use any kind of yellow dal that you prefer.

    Ghee vs coconut oil – As you can see above, I have used ghee for tempering / tadka, you can also use coconut oil, or your preferred oil. But I recommend preferably going with either ghee or coconut oil.

    How to Make Dalitoy

    Here I am using 1 cup of toor dal to make dalitoy, which is good enough for about 6 people. And I have already boiled it.

    I usually use my Instant Pot to boil dal, in which, for 1 cup of dal, I use 3 cups water, and pressure cook on high for 14 minutes, and then let all the pressure release naturally from the pot.

    If you want to make more or less quantity than what I have shared, simply use the slider in the recipe card below to adjust the quantities based on your preference.

    Step by Step Instructions

    • To begin with, in a pot, add the boiled dal, along with 1½ teaspoon salt (or to taste), 2 green chillies (slit in two halves), and 1 cup of water, to thin out the dal a bit.
    • Mix everything together, and heat the dal on medium flame, till it comes to a proper boil.
    • Then in a small tadka pan, lightly heat up 1½ tablespoon of ghee.
    • To it, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds, and wait for a few seconds, till it starts to crackle.
    • Now add 15 curry leaves, lightly roast it for a few seconds, then add ½ teaspoon of asafoetida powder (hing), mix it in, and let it roast for another few seconds, and then turn off the flame.
    • Add the tempering to the dal, which must have come to a proper boil by now, and mix it in.
    • Dalitoy is ready to be served.
    step by step photos of making konkani dalithoy.

    Note

    I prefer a dal consistency that is not too thick but not watery either, so I have tailored the quantity of water in the dal based on my preference. Feel free to adjust the quantity of water based on your preferences. Just also remember to adjust the salt accordingly.

    Variations

    • You can use roasted dry red chillies instead of green chillies if that’s what you prefer. You can also use red chillies in addition to green chillies, by adding red chillies in the tadka.
    • You can also add a spoon of urad dal in the tadka, right at the beginning, before adding the mustard seeds, curry leaves, and hing.
    • A few versions of daalitoy also use adrak/ginger, that you can chop finely and add in dal or tadka.

    Serving Suggestion

    Dalithoy is best served with rice, papad & pickle. It’s the ultimate comforting combination. Even better if paired with batata upkari (konkani style potato stir fry) or beans talasani (konkani style garlic-y green beans stir fry).

    top shot of a konkani thali with dalithoy, rice, papad, vodi, pickle, and chopped salad, along with a small bowl with more dalithoy on the side.

    More konkani recipes to try..

    ⭐ Rulaav ( Konkani Style Upma)
    ⭐️ Chana Ghashi (Black Chickpea Curry)
    ⭐ Prawns Phanna Upkari (Shrimp Curry)
    ⭐ Churmundo (Wheat Flour Ladoo)

    As always, I hope you found this recipe useful. If you did, please let me know your rating ⭐️ and feedback 📲 in the comments below, or simply rate the recipe right on the recipe card. I’d really appreciate it. ❤️ 

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    Dalitoy / Dalithoy Recipe (konkani style dal)

    Dalitoy is a simple konkani style dal, that is quick & easy to make, and is a staple in all konkani GSB households like ours.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Beginner Recipes, Indian Curries, Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian, Konkani
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 121kcal
    Author: Shantala Shenoy Nayak

    Ingredients

    For pressure cooking dal

    • 1 cup toor dal (split yellow pigeon peas)
    • 3 cup water to pressure cook the dal

    For making dal

    • 1½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 green chillies slit into two halves each
    • 1 cup water to thin out the dal

    For tempering (tadka)

    • 1½ tablespoon ghee or coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds (rai)
    • 15 curry leaves (cadipatta)
    • ½ teaspoon asafoetida powder (hing)
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    Instructions

    For pressure cooking dal

    • Take 1 cup of toor dal, properly wash and rinse it, and strain away the excess water. Pressure cook it with 3 times the water, to get smooth chunk-free dal.
    • I usually use my Instant Pot to boil dal, in which, for 1 cup of dal, I use 3 cups water, and pressure cook on high for 14 minutes, and then let all the pressure release naturally from the pot.

    For boiling dal

    • In a pot, now add the boiled dal, along with 1½ teaspoon salt (or to taste), 2 green chillies (slit in two halves), and 1 cup of water, to thin out the dal a bit.
    • Mix everything together, and heat the dal on medium flame, till it comes to a proper boil.

    For making the tempering (tadka)

    • In a small tadka pan, lightly heat up 1½ tablespoon of ghee.
    • To it, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds, and wait for a few seconds, till it starts to crackle.
    • Now add 15 curry leaves, lightly roast it for a few seconds, then add ½ teaspoon of asafoetida powder (hing), mix it in, and let it roast for another few seconds, and then turn off the flame.

    For making dalitoy

    • Add the tempering to the dal, which must have come to a proper boil by now, and mix it in.
    • Dalitoy is ready to be served.

    Notes

    1. I have used toor dal here, but you can use any yellow dal of your choice.
    2. You can use any kind of oil for tempering, but it’s best to use ghee or coconut oil.
    3. I prefer a dal consistency that is not too thick but not watery either, so I have tailored the quantity of water in the dal based on my preference. Feel free to adjust the quantity of water based on your preferences. Just also remember to adjust the salt accordingly.
    Variation
    1. You can use roasted dry red chillies instead of green chillies, if that’s what you prefer. You can also use red chillies in addition to green chillies, by adding red chillies in the tadka.
    2. You can also add a spoon of urad dal in the tadka, right at the beginning, before adding the mustard seeds, curry leaves, and hing.
    3. A few versions of daalitoy also use adrak/ginger, that you can chop finely and add in dal or tadka.

    Please note: The nutrition values are best estimates provided as a courtesy. The exact values can vary depending on the exact ingredients or brands used. If you rely on them for your specific diet and/or health issues, please consult a registered dietician or nutritionist.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg

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    This recipe was first published in Jan 2021, and has been republished with updated instructions, notes & tips, step images, as well as video in Apr 2022.

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