MUMS TADKA DAL | Delicious and Healthy everyday DAL RECIPE | Food with Chetna

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

split red lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow lentils

Yellow lentils are often less expensive and widely available.

Rinse 400 grams of tour Dal in some water until clean.

Cook the rinsed Dal in a pressure cooker with 800 mL of water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder.

Close the lid and cook for 10-12 minutes in the pressure cooker, or about 30-40 minutes in a normal pan.

Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before opening the cooker.

In a separate pan, heat 2-3 tablespoons of ghee until melted.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and let them sizzle.

Chop 1 medium onion and add it to the pan, cooking until softened and light golden in color.

Chop 2-3 cloves of garlic and add them to the pan, cooking until fragrant.

Add 1 chopped tomato to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.

Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of red chili powder and mix well.

Chop some fresh coriander and add it to the pan for garnish.

Check the cooked Dal; if it is too thick, add extra boiling water to reach desired consistency.

Transfer the Dal to a serving bowl and finish with fresh coriander.

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