Dal Tadka / Yellow lentils

Published on June 27, 2017 | By Author |

- Prep Time
- 20 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 Minutes
- Serves
- 4 people

Dal tadka is the most common dal which will be found in almost every Indian thali, albeit in different avatars. It is simple to make, fast to cook, nutritious and tasty as well. It tastes best with plain steamed rice.

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Ingredients

2 cups toor dal / yellow lentils
1/4 tsp rai/ mustard seeds
1/4 tsp haldi / turmeric
1/4 tsp hing / asafoetida
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 dry red kashimirimirch / chilli
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
2 tsp oil
salt to taste
coriander leaves

Instructions

Soak the toor dal for 20 minutes. Pressure cook till soft using double the quantity of water.
Blend it well, add red chilli powder and salt. Mix well and keep aside
Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds, turmeric, asafoetida, dry red chilli, garlic pieces. Brown them and remove the seasoning in a bowl.
Now transfer the dal into the same pan and heat for 5 minutes.
Add the tadka/ seasoning just before serving.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves as well.
Note :Before pressure cooking the dal, add a pinch of turmeric, asafoetida and a drop of oil to the water. The dal cooks faster and blends well too.

Servings : 4 people
Ready in : 35 Minutes
Recipe Type : Dals/ Lentils

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