About
Dal Tadka is a popular Indian dish made with lentils and a blend of spices. It's in almost every Indian restaurant menu, for good reason: its hearty, protein-rich lentils are combined with onions, tomatoes, and a melange of spices to create a delicious and satisfying dish. It’s also remarkably versatile and can be served with rice, roti, naan or even consumed as a soup. This dish fits perfectly for any meal, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Recipe
Ingredients
tuvar dal (split pigeon pea)
1 cup
water
2 cups
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
oil
1 tablespoon
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
onion, finely chopped
1
garlic, minced
2 cloves
tomatoes, chopped
2
garam masala
1 tablespoon
red chilli powder
1 tablespoon
fresh coriander leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Rinse the tuvar dal thoroughly and transfer it to a pressure cooker.
Step 2:
Add water, turmeric, and salt to the cooker.
Step 3:
Cover the cooker and cook the dal on medium heat until it's tender.
Step 4:
Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
Step 5:
Once the seeds start to splutter, add onions and garlic and sauté until they become translucent.
Step 6:
Add tomatoes, garam masala, and chilli powder to the pan and cook until the tomatoes become soft.
Step 7:
Add the cooked and mashed dal to the pan, and mix well.
Step 8:
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
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