Dal tadka

A staple in Indian homes and an easy recipe!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Chop onion, tomato, garlic, green chilli, ginger and cilantro

Step 2

Wash 1 cup arhar/toor dal and pressure cook it for 2 whistles on medium heat with 3 cups of water, chopped tomatoes and turmeric

Step 3

In a small pan add oil, cumin seeds, dry red chilli and bay leaves

Step 4

Add ginger, garlic and onion and mix well

Step 5

Add salt, turmeric, garam masala and red chilli powder and saute

Step 6

Add it to the dal. Add water according to the consistency needed. And garnish with cilantro

Step 7

Serve with basmati rice