Recipe
Dal Tadka
Classic smoky dal tadka with aromatic ghee tempering
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 1 cup toor dal
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 dried red chilies
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander
Method
- 1
Wash and pressure cook dal with turmeric and salt for 3 whistles.
- 2
Mash the cooked dal and keep aside.
- 3
Heat ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds, garlic and dried red chilies.
- 4
Add chopped onion, saute until golden brown.
- 5
Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates.
- 6
Pour the tempering over the dal, mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 7
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or roti.
