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Dal Tadka

Dal Tadka

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30 min๐Ÿ”ฅ MediumVegetarianMain courseDinner

Dal Tadka is a popular Indian dish made with lentils and tempered with spices, resulting in a flavorful and comforting meal. It's often served with rice or flatbreads.

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

๐ŸŒพ Grains & Cereals

Yellow lentils (toor dal)200 g

๐Ÿท Beverages

Water800 ml

๐Ÿฅฆ Vegetables

Onion1 unit
Tomato1 unit
Garlic4 clove(s)
Ginger1 inch
Green chili1 unit
Coriander leaveshandful unit

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Spices & Herbs

Cumin seeds1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder1 teaspoon
Garam masala1 teaspoon

๐Ÿซ’ Oils & Fats

Oil or ghee2 tablespoon

๐Ÿด Other

Saltto taste unit

๐Ÿ”ช Preparation

Do this before you start cooking

  • Rinse the yellow lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
  • Chop the onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, and green chili.
  • Finely chop the coriander leaves.
  • Heat oil or ghee in a pressure cooker.

๐Ÿ“‹ Instructions

1

Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter for a few seconds.

2

Add chopped onions and sautรฉ until they turn golden brown.

3

Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chili; cook for 1-2 minutes.

4

Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt; cook until tomatoes soften.

5

Add the rinsed lentils and water; stir well.

6

Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for about 3 whistles.

7

Once the pressure releases, open the lid and stir the dal.

8

Sprinkle garam masala and mix well.

9

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

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