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Tadka Dal
45 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€
B
45 min
45 minTadka Dal
what you need
Ingredients
toor dal (rinsed and soaked)Pantry200 g
waterOther800 ml
turmeric (ground)Spices3 g
saltSpices6 g
ghee (melted)Dairy30 g- cumin seedsSpices5 g
- mustard seedsSpices3 g
- dried red chilies (broken in half)Spices2 pieces
garlic (cloves, finely chopped)Produce4 pieces
onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
tomato (chopped)Produce1 piece- asafoetidaSpices1 g
- red chili powderSpices3 g
coriander leaves (chopped)Produce10 g- lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce15 ml
per serving
Nutrition
253kcal
- Carbs
- 33 g
- Proteins
- 12 g
- Fat
- 9 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Pressure cooker
Saucepan
Frying pan
Mixing bowl
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Cook the dal
- Rinse the toor dal and soak it in water.
- Transfer the dal to a pressure cooker with water, turmeric and salt.
- Pressure cook until the dal is soft and mashable.
- Step 2
Prepare the tadka
- Heat the ghee in a frying pan.
- Add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dried red chilies and asafoetida and let them crackle.
- Add the garlic and onion and fry until golden.
- Step 3
Add the tomato and spices
- Stir in the tomato and red chili powder.
- Cook until the tomato softens and the oil separates.
- Step 4
Combine and finish
- Pour the tadka into the cooked dal and mix well.
- Simmer the dal for a few minutes, adding water if needed.
- Stir in the coriander leaves and lemon juice and serve hot.
most cooked first