Dal Tadka

Dal tadka  recipe

Ingredients

  • Dal 1/2 cup ( equal quantities of chana dal, masoor dal, moong chilka dal and urad chilka dal)
  • Water 3cups
  • Onions ( chopped) 1/2 cup
  • Tomatoes ( chopped) 1/2 cup
  • Ginger (chopped) 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic (chopped) 4-5 cloves
  • Ghee 2 tablespoon + 1/2 tablespoon
  • Dry red chilly 2
  • Jeera 1.5 teaspoon
  • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
  • Ciba Garam Masala 1 teaspoon\
  • Green chilli ( chopped) 1 tablespoon
  • Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon
  • Coriander leaves (for garnishing)
  • Salt (to taste) .

Instructions

  • Add dal and water in a pressure cooker along with salt and turmeric powder.
  • Cook for around 20-25 minutes.
  • Heat a pan. Add 2 tablespoon ghee.
  • Add 1 teaspoon jeera. Add crushed ginger and garlic and saute.
  • Add onions and saute.
  • When they turn golden brown, add tomatoes and cook for 4 – 5 minutes.
  • Add red chilli powder and Ciba Garam Masala.
  • Add this tadka to cooked dal
  • Let it cook more on simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  • Heat another pan. Add remaining ghee.
  • Add jeera and dry red chilly.
  • Pour this tadka onto dal before serving.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.