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Dal Tadka


Dal Tadka Recipe

Dal Tadka is a comforting and flavorful Indian lentil dish, featuring cooked lentils tempered with aromatic spices. It pairs beautifully with steamed rice, roti, or naan.

Ingredients

For the Dal:

Toor dal (pigeon pea lentils) – 1 cup

Water – 3 cups

Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

Salt – to taste

Tomatoes – 2, finely chopped

Ginger – 1 inch, grated

Green chilies – 2, slit

For the Tadka (Tempering):

Ghee or oil – 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Garlic – 4-5 cloves, minced

Dried red chilies – 2-3

Curry leaves – 8-10

Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch

Red chili powder – 1/2 tsp

Garam masala – 1/2 tsp

For Garnish:

Fresh coriander leaves – 2 tbsp, chopped

Lemon wedges – for serving



Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Dal

1. Wash the toor dal thoroughly and soak it for 30 minutes (optional but helps it cook faster).

2. In a pressure cooker, add the dal, water, turmeric powder, ginger, green chilies, and tomatoes.

3. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles (or cook in a pot until the dal is soft and mushy).

4. Mash the cooked dal lightly with a spoon and add salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Tadka

1. Heat ghee or oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

2. Add cumin seeds, minced garlic, dried red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Sauté until the garlic turns golden.

3. Add red chili powder and garam masala. Mix well and turn off the heat immediately to prevent burning.

Step 3: Combine

1. Pour the prepared tadka over the simmering dal. Cover the pot immediately to trap the aroma.

2. Stir gently to mix the flavors.

Serving Suggestion

Serve Dal Tadka hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves and a drizzle of ghee. Pair it with steamed basmati rice, jeera rice, or flatbreads like roti or naan. Squeeze fresh lemon juice for a tangy kick.


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