Dal Tadka Recipe

by TNN

Total Time30m
Prep Time20 m
Calories190

Dal Tadka is a popular North Indian recipe which is loved by people of all age groups. Dal Tadka is quite common in almost every Indian household. This is an all-time-favorite recipe and is very easy-to-make. If you’re not in a mood to prepare an elaborate meal and want to keep it simple and healthy, then go for this easy dal recipe. Apart from being easy-to-make, Dal Tadka is a quick recipe too which can be made in few minutes. It is packed with nutrients, nourishment and flavour. You can also pair it with chapatis or parathas. For office goers, Dal Tadka is a perfect lunchbox recipe. If you have sudden guests coming over and you’re confused about what to make in such short notice, then this should be your go-to recipe as it will save a lot of your effort and time. You can add your own twist to this traditional recipe. If you like to make this recipe in the authentic way you can cook the entire dish using ghee instead of using oil. This adds a wonderful flavour to your Dal Tadka. If you like the smokiness of garlic, you can dry fry some chopped garlic fry and add it to the recipe, garlic adds a nice piquant aroma and flavour to the dish. You can make this for your family and friends on get-togethers and family functions. Serve over basmati rice garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Pair it with raita or papad and relish its sumptuous flavours. In fact, you are planning to lose some kilos, you can relish this dal tadka as a wholesome meal, this high on protein recipe will make you feel satiated. This is a must try recipe.

1 cup washed & dried moong dal
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida
6 tablespoon diced onion
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
3 sliced & slit green chilli
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
salt as required
1 red chilli

4 cup water
4 cloves chopped garlic
5 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 leaves curry leaves
1 teaspoon powdered turmeric
4 finely chopped tomato
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon red chilli powder

How to make Dal Tadka

Step 1 Cook moong dal in pressure cooker
To make this delicious Dal Tadka recipe, add moong dal in a pressure cooker. Add water and heat it over medium flame. Cook the dal for around 30 minutes or until it gets quite mushy. After it’s done, bring the flame to low and stir occasionally in between.
Step 2 Temper the spices in some oil
Now add oil in a pan and heat it over medium flame. Once the oil is sufficiently hot, add mustard seeds and dried red chilli in the pan. Once the seeds start to splutter, add asafoetida, turmeric, red chilli powder, ginger paste, garlic, fenugreek seeds, cumin seed, curry leaves, green chillies.
Step 3 Saute onion and tomato in the tempering
Then add chopped onions. Once the onions turn slightly pinkish in hue, add the chopped tomatoes in the pan and fry them along with the mixture for around 5-6 minutes on low-medium. Once done, add in the mushy dal in the mixture. Then add salt as per your taste and stir well.
Step 4 Add dal and simmer for 10 minutes
Simmer the dal on low-medium flame for 10 minutes or until the tomatoes become tender. Keep stirring occasionally. After few minutes, switch off the flame and transfer the dal in a serving bowl. Dal Tadka is ready to be served. Pair it with rice or chapatis along with a salad of your choice. You can also serve it with some crisp potato bites and raita.