لـ: Nitra Toor Dal Plain

Classic Dal Tadka

  • نباتي صرف
  • هندي
  • ⏱ 30 min
  • Serves 4

The everyday dal found on every Indian table — soft, buttery toor dal finished with a garlicky, cumin-scented tempering.

02 · البقوليات والعدسClassic Dal Tadka

طريقة التحضير

  1. 1

    Pressure-cook the dal

    Cook the toor dal with the turmeric and water in a pressure cooker for 3–4 whistles, until completely soft and mushy.

  2. 2

    Mash and season

    Whisk the cooked dal smooth and season with salt, adding a little hot water if it's too thick.

  3. 3

    Make the tadka

    Heat the ghee in a small pan, add cumin seed, garlic and dried chillies, and fry until the garlic turns golden and fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add tomato to the tadka

    Stir in the chopped tomato and asafoetida, cooking 2–3 minutes until softened.

  5. 5

    Combine and simmer

    Pour the tadka over the dal, stir to combine, and simmer 5 minutes for the flavours to meld before serving.

نصيحة نيترا

A dal tadka is only as good as its tempering — make it fresh just before serving so it still sizzles when it hits the pot.