Tadka Daal

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:43:30 GMT

Step 1

Rinse all the dal thoroughly with fresh water and soak in enough water for half an hour.

Step 2

• Heat ghee in a cooker, add cumin seeds and ginger, sauté them for a while.

Step 3

• Drain the excess water and add the soaked dal.

Step 4

• Add fresh water, turmeric and salt to taste, mix well.

Step 5

• Pressure cook the dal on medium flame for 3-4 whistle.

Step 6

• Switch off the flame and let the cooker depressurize naturally to open the lid.

Step 7

• Give it a nice stir.

Step 8

• Heat ghee in a wok, add cumin seeds, allow it to splutter, add onions and cook them until they are translucent.

Step 9

• Add whole red chilly, garlic, green chillies and ginger, sauté them.

Step 10

• Add tomatoes, salt and powdered spices, cook until the tomatoes are mushy.

Step 11

• Add the cooked dal and mix well.

Step 12

• Add water to adjust the consistency of the dal, boil for 7-8 minutes.

Step 13

• Place a live charcoal and pour few drops of ghee, cover and smoke for 3-4 minutes.

Step 14

• Add lemon juice and some freshly chopped coriander leaves, stir once.

Step 15

• Serve hot with the final tadka and replace your regular dal with this dal tadka to enjoy your meal.

Step 16

• Heat ghee in a pan, add jeera, red chilli powder, asafetida, whole red chilli and fried onions, mix and pour it over hot dal before serving.

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