Comforting yellow dal with a simple cumin-garlic tempering.
Ingredients
- Toor dal — ¾ cup
- Water — 3 cups
- Tomato — 1 medium, chopped
- Turmeric — ¼ teaspoon
- Ghee — 1 tablespoon
- Cumin seeds — ½ teaspoon
- Garlic — 3 cloves, chopped
- Red chilli — 1 dried
- Salt — to taste
- Coriander leaves — 1 tablespoon
How to make Dal Tadka
Step 1. Rinse dal and add water.
Step 2. Pressure-cook dal with turmeric until soft.
Step 3. Mash dal; add tomato and salt.
Step 4. Simmer until creamy; adjust water.
Step 5. Heat ghee; fry cumin, garlic and chilli.
Step 6. Pour tadka over dal; garnish with coriander.
Serving suggestion
Serve fresh and hot. Adjust salt and spice to your family's taste, and pair with your favourite chutney, roti or dal where suitable.
Kitchen note: Recipe quantities and cooking times are starting guidance. Check doneness and adjust for your stove, cookware and taste before publishing or serving.
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