Mix Daal Tadka | Dal Tadka Recipe | Mixed Dal Tadka | How to make Mixed Dal Tadka Recipe in hindi

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🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

mixed lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Split peas are often cheaper and provide similar texture.

Soak 150 grams of mixed lentils in water for 6-7 hours.

In a pot, add soaked lentils and 2 glasses of water.

Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder.

Cook on medium-low flame for 6-7 whistles until lentils are soft.

In a separate pan, heat refined oil on low flame.

Add 1 large cardamom, 1 piece of cinnamon stick, 2 dried red chilies, and 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds to the hot oil and sauté for a few seconds.

Add 1 finely chopped large onion and sauté until it softens without changing color.

Stir in 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2-3 minutes until the raw smell goes away.

Add 1 finely chopped medium tomato and cook until it softens.

Mix in 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 2 teaspoons coriander powder, and 1 teaspoon salt, then add 1 teaspoon garam masala.

Sauté the spices for 3-4 minutes without adding water until the oil separates.

Add the cooked lentils to the sautéed mixture and mix well.

Add 1 glass of water to adjust consistency as needed.

Cover the pan and cook on low flame for 3-4 minutes.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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