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Dal Tadka

Cultural Context

Dal Tadka is a popular dish in Indian cuisine, known for its comforting flavors and nutritional benefits. It is commonly served with rice or flatbreads and is a staple in many households across India. The dish showcases the use of lentils, which are a significant source of protein in vegetarian diets. Dal Tadka is often prepared during everyday meals but can also be found in restaurants and special occasions, reflecting its versatility and widespread appeal.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups mixed dal (arhar dal, tur dal or split pigeon pea lentils)
5 cups of water
1 teaspoon oil
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons oil
2 bay leaves
1 black cardamom
8-9 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped
3-4 green chillies, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves)
1/2 lemon juice
Coriander leaves for garnish
2 teaspoons oil
1 tablespoon ghee
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 dry red chillies
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida/hing
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder

ghee or oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier; vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

1

Rinse the mixed dal thoroughly under running water and soak it while you prepare the other ingredients.

2

Add the soaked dal to a pressure cooker along with water, oil, turmeric powder, and salt.

3

Pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles or until the dal becomes soft and mushy.

4

Let the pressure drop naturally before opening the lid.

5

Once done, mash the dal slightly and keep aside.

6

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan.

7

Add bay leaves and black cardamom, chopped garlic, ginger, and sauté until aromatic.

8

Add green chillies and sauté for a minute.

9

Add the chopped onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.

10

Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala, and cook for 2 minutes on low heat.

11

Add chopped tomatoes and salt, mix well. Cook until they turn soft and the oil begins to separate.

12

Add the cooked dal and mix everything nicely, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.

13

Crush and add kasuri methi, add lemon juice and stir well.

14

Cover & simmer for 3 to 4 minutes on medium-low heat.

15

For tempering, heat oil and ghee in a small pan.

16

Add cumin seeds and crackle them. Add dry red chillies, hing and chopped garlic. Sauté until the garlic turns golden.

17

Add Kashmiri red chilli powder. Mix quickly and turn off the heat.

18

Pour this hot tempering over the prepared dal.

19

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Cooking Techniques

boilingtempering

Equipment Needed

pressure cookerpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianvegan

Also Known As

Tadka DalDal Fry

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