Cuisine: Indian | Course: Dals and Kadhis
Prep Time : 41-50 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Dal Tadka Recipe
Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal) soaked, drained and boiled with enough water and t 1/2 cup
Split Bengal gram (chana dal) soaked, drained and boiled with enough water andtu 1/2 cup
Ghee 2 tablespoons
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida a pinch
Garlic cloves chopped 1 inch
Ginger chopped 1 inch piece
Onions chopped 2 medium
Salt to taste
Tomatoes chopped 2 medium
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon
Coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 1 tablespoon
Method:
Step 1
Heat ghee in a non-stick pan and add cumin seeds. Once they change colour, add asafetida and mix.
Step 2
Add garlic and ginger and sauté on medium heat for a minute. Add onions and a pinch of salt and sauté till the onions turn golden brown.
Step 3
Add tomatoes and sauté till they turn pulpy..
Step 4
Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder andgaram masala powder and mix well. Cook for a minute and add the cooked grams and salt. Mix well.
Step 5
Add water if required and bring to a boil.
Step 6
Add lemon juice and remove from heat.
Step 7
Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with corianderleaves and serve hot.
Source: http://www.sanjeevkapoor.com
Contact Us to add Recipes