Dal Tadka Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yellow lentils (moong dal or toor dal), washed and soaked for 30 minutes
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnishing
• 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. In a pressure cooker, add the soaked lentils along with 3 cups of water, chopped tomatoes, slit green chilies, turmeric powder, and salt.
2. Pressure cook the lentils for about 4-5 whistles or until they are soft and well-cooked.
3. Once the pressure releases naturally, open the cooker and mash the lentils gently with the back of a spoon or a potato masher. Set aside.
4. In a separate pan, heat ghee or vegetable oil over medium heat.
5. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter.
6. Add chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.
7. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw aroma disappears.
8. Add red chili powder and garam masala to the pan. Mix well with the onion mixture.
9. Pour this tempering mixture over the cooked lentils in the pressure cooker. Mix everything well.
10. Simmer the dal tadka for a few minutes on low heat, allowing the flavors to meld together.
11. Garnish the dal tadka with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
12. Serve the hot and flavorful dal tadka with steamed rice or roti.

Enjoy the comforting and nutritious dal tadka as a wholesome meal!