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Dal Tadka

Dal Tadka

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker
  • Frying pan
  • Ladle
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Toor Dal Split Pigeon Peas
  • ½ cup Moong Dal Split Green Gram
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon of red Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee Clarified Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • Pinch of Asafoetida Hing
  • 1 medium-sized Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Tomatoes chopped
  • 3 Green Chilies chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • Fresh Coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Dal goes well with steamed rice, naan or chapati.
  • You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of red chili powder and green chilies.
  • Experiment with different types of lentils for a unique flavor profile.
Keyword comfort food, Dal Tadka, Protein, Vegetarian