Dal Tadka is a popular Indian lentil dish made with arhar dal (husked & split pigeon pea lentils) or masoor dal (husked & split red lentils). It is a simple and tasty dish that is cooked with various herbs and spices. It is a comforting, flavourful and hearty dish that is sure to tantalise your taste buds.
Preparation Method :
To make Dal Tadka, firstly in a pressure cooker, take ½ cup toor dal, 2 tbsp masoor dal, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp oil and 1½ cup water. Pressure cook for 5 whistles or until the dal is cooked well. Add 1 cup water and adjust the consistency. Keep aside.
Now in a large kadai, heat 2 tbsp ghee and splutter ½ tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf, pinch hing and 2 dried red chilli. Also add 2 clove garlic, 1 inch ginger, 1 chilli and saute slightly. Further add 1 onion and saute until it turns golden brown. Keeping the flame on low, add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder and ½ tsp salt. Add 1 tomato and saute until it turns soft and mushy.
Add in the cooked dal and stir well adjusting the consistency as required. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavours are well combined. Now add 2 tbsp coriander, 1 tsp kasuri methi and ¼ tsp garam masala. Mix well. Finally, enjoy the dal tadka with jeera rice or steamed rice.
Some tips, suggestions and variations for a perfect, flavoured dal tadka recipe include using fresh ingredients and adding different lentils to get varied flavours. Making a tempering of generous amount of ghee would add flavour to the dish. Moreover, the dal would thicken as it is rested, so one may need to add water and bring it to the right consistency while reheating it.
Dal Tadka is a comforting, flavorful and hearty Indian dish that is sure to tantalise your taste buds. With this easy step-by-step recipe, you can make the best Dal Tadka at home. Enjoy this delicious dish with your family and friends!
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