Dahi Tadka Recipe | Spicy Yogurt Curry | Easy Pakistani Recipe | Tarka Dahi by Awais Yar

yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: black sesame seeds

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Black sesame seeds provide a similar crunch.

curry leaves

💰Cheaper: bay leaves

Bay leaves can mimic the aromatic quality.

ginger

🥗Healthier: ginger paste

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger is a convenient alternative.

Heat 4 tablespoons of ghee in a small pan until lightly warm.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 2 dried red chilies; mix gently.

Chop and add 1 medium onion (about 1/2 cup) to the pan.

Chop and add 1 tablespoon of garlic and 1 teaspoon of ginger to the pan; mix well.

Add 2 tablespoons of water to prevent spices from burning.

Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt; mix well.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala and 1 teaspoon of kalonji; mix thoroughly.

Cook for about 1 minute until the spices are well combined and the color is balanced; then turn off the heat.

In a bowl, add 2 cups of thick yogurt and beat it lightly until smooth.

Slowly mix the tempered spices into the yogurt until well combined.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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