Dal Tadka

Yellow lentils tempered with cumin, garlic, and ghee — an everyday Indian comfort dal served in every home.

Cuisine: North Indian (North India) · Style: Curry · Protein: Lentils · Total time: 35 minutes · Difficulty: easy · Servings: 4 · Spice: 2/5

Ingredients

• 1 cup toor dal
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 dried red chillies
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• Fresh coriander
• Salt to taste

Steps

1. Pressure cook toor dal with turmeric and salt until soft.
2. Mash dal and adjust consistency with water.
3. Heat ghee, add cumin seeds and dried red chillies.
4. Add sliced garlic and fry until golden.
5. Add onion and tomato, cook 3 minutes.
6. Pour the sizzling tadka over the dal.
7. Garnish with coriander. Serve with rice or roti.

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