Dal Tadka

Name: Dal Tadka
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 250 g toor or masoor dal, rinsed; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 L water; 3 tbsp ghee; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 dried red chilies; 1 tomato, diced; 1 tsp chili powder

Soft lentils finished with sizzling spiced ghee.

Total: 40 min
Active: 15 min
Serves: 4
Cuisine: indian

Servings4

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Ingredients

Steps

Simmer the dal with the turmeric, water, and salt for 25–30 minutes until collapsing, skimming any foam.
Whisk the dal to loosen it, adding water until it pours like heavy cream.
In a small pan, sizzle the cumin seeds in ghee, then the garlic and chilies until golden.
Add the tomato and chili powder and cook 2 minutes.
Pour the whole tadka over the dal, stir once, and serve with rice.