DAL TADKA Recipe
A simple, nutritious dal recipe that goes well with rice and rotis.
Ingredients
- For the dal
- Tuar dal: 3/4 cup
- Masoor dal: 3/4 cup
- Onion: 1 (big) finely chopped
- Tomato: 1 (big) finely chopped
- Green chillies: 3-4 (slit)
- Ginger: 1tsp chopped
- Turmeric powder: 1tsp
- Hing (asafoetida): 1/4tsp
- Garam masala: 1/2tsp
- Kasuri methi: 1tsp
- Coriander leaves: 2tsp (chopped)
- Salt to taste
- For the tadka
- Ghee: 2tbsp
- Cumin seeds: 1tsp
- Garlic: 6 cloves (chopped)
- Red chillies: 3
- Hing: 1/2tsp
- To garnish
- Coriander leaves: Few
- Cream: Optional
Directions
- 1. Wash the dals. Add the onions, tomatoes, green chillies, turmeric powder, hing and salt along with 3 glasses of water and cook in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles or until done.
- 2. When the pressure drops mash the dal with a churner to a smooth creamy mixture.
- 3. Add water if the dal is too thick. (note that this dal is slightly thick in consistency, so do not add too much of water) Simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 4. Add the garam masala, kasuri methi and coriander leaves. Bring to a boil and turn off the gas.
- 5. Prepare the seasoning. Heat the ghee in a pan and add the cumin seeds.
- 6. When they sputter, add the chopped garlic, red chillies and hing.
- 7. Once garlic turns brown add the tempering to the dal. Mix well.
- 8. Garnish with coriander leaves and cream. Serve hot with basmati rice or jeera rice.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 57g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 79 | |
| Calories from Fat 63 | 80% |
| Total Fat 7.02g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 4.32g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 110mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 4.17g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 1.88g | 1% |
| Protein 0.73g | 1% |
