Dal Tadka

Dal Tadka is a staple and satisfying dish available at all Indian restaurants. It is typically served with rice or Indian flatbreads and enjoyed for its rich flavour and comforting warmth. The tempering technique used in the dish enhances the flavour and aroma and delivers a unique taste. Dal Tadka is a healthy and nutritious meal packed with proteins and fibres and is loved by all.

Serves

Time

45 minutes

Recipe By

Chef Varun Inamdar

Ingredients

For Dal
1 cup split pigeon peas
1/4 cup California walnuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup onions, chopped
1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp green chillies, chopped
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp salt to taste
1/2 tsp garam masala

For Tempering
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 dried red chillies
1 sprig of curry leaves
1 tbsp ghee

Method

1. Wash the dal 3-4 times and soak them in warm water for 10 minutes.

2. Drain the water and add the washed dal to a pressure cooker.

3. Add 3 cups water, salt, walnuts, onions, tomatoes, green chillies, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, garam masala and turmeric powder. Stir well and cook on a medium flame for 2 whistles.

4. Allow the steam to settle, open the lid and roughly mash the mix leaving a bite.

5. In another pan, heat the ghee. Add mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter.

6. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves and red chillies.

7. Add the tempering to the prepared dal.

8. Serve with rice.