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Dal Tadka Recipe:

This Dal Tadka recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Lentil soup is a very popular Indian food dish and this aromatic cooking method, called tadka (tempering or infusion) takes it to the next level.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup moong dal
  • I md size fine dice onion
  • I md size dice tomato
  • 1/2 inch fine dice ginger
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt as required
  • 3 cups of water

Tarka ( infusion)

  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 4 to 5 garlic pods
  • 2 to 3 whole red peppers
  • 1 sprig of curry leaves
  • optional
  • 1 faced jalapeño pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 1/8 tsp asafetida
  • 3 tbsp ghee clarifies butter

Instructions

  • In an heavy bottom cooking pot or an Instapot put in 1st seven ingredients and water.
  • Cover and cook until the lentils are cooked through.*
  • Prepare the tarka in a small sauté pan.
  • Heat ghee in a small sauté pan  on medium heat.
  • Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Add the garlic and green chilies and sauté for a few mins.
  • Add the curry leaves and broken whole red peppers (optional) paprika Garam masala and asafetida.
  • As soon as the cooker switches off wait for about 5 mins then open the pot and add the sizzling tarka to the dal.
  • Still well and serve garnished with cilantro. Serve with steamed rice or chapati, if desired.

Notes

If using an Instant Pot, close the pot and put it in rice to cook.