Dal Tadka

This Dal Tadka recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any meal. Creamy lentils tempered with aromatic spices make this a must-try recipe!

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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Dal Tadka

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 250kcal

Equipment

Medium Saucepan

Skillet

Ingredients

For the Dal:

1 cup toor dal split pigeon peas
3 cups water
½ teaspoon turmeric
Salt to taste

For the Tempering (Tadka):

2 tablespoons ghee or oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 pinch asafoetida hing
1 onion finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger minced
1-2 green chilies chopped
1 tomato chopped
Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Cook the Dal: Rinse the toor dal and cook with water, turmeric, and salt until soft.
Prepare the Tempering: Heat ghee or oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafoetida. Sauté onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies until golden. Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
Combine and Simmer: Add the cooked dal to the tempering. Adjust consistency with water and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or bread.

Notes

Spice Level: Adjust the number of green chilies to suit your taste.

Make Ahead: The dal tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop.

Freezing: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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