Dal Fry - Govinda's

Govinda's is a chain of vegetarian restaurants in Kolkata, India. The restaurants are known for their wide range of North Indian and South Indian dishes, as well as their traditional Bengali cuisine. They also offer a variety of street food items and a selection of sweets. The atmosphere is casual and the prices are considered affordable.

Dal fry is a popular dish in Indian cuisine that is made by cooking lentils (dal) in a spicy tomato-based sauce. The lentils are usually made from a combination of different types of dal such as toor dal, moong dal, and chana dal, which are cooked with a variety of spices such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, and red chili powder. The dish is typically garnished with fresh cilantro and served with rice or naan bread. It can be tempered with ghee, cumin seeds, and other spices before serving. It is considered a staple dish and popular in North India, it can be served as a main course or as a side dish.