Recipe
Everyday Dal Tadka
A warm, everyday dal finished with a sizzling tadka and the citrusy aroma of freshly ground dhaniya. Simple, wholesome and ready alongside hot rice or roti.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup toor or moong dal, rinsed
- 1 tsp DharthiSe Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp DharthiSe Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp DharthiSe Red Chilli Powder
- 2 tbsp ghee, for the tadka
- 1 tsp cumin seeds and 2 dried red chillies
- Salt to taste
Method
- 1
Pressure-cook the dal with turmeric, salt and 3 cups water until soft, then whisk smooth.
- 2
Stir in the coriander powder and red chilli powder and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 3
For the tadka, heat ghee and crackle the cumin seeds and dried red chillies.
- 4
Pour the sizzling tadka over the dal and cover for a minute to trap the aroma.
- 5
Stir, garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or roti.
Chef tip
Add the coriander powder to the simmering dal, not the tadka — slow cooking releases its full citrusy aroma.
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