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Dal Tadka - Restaurant Style

Recipe by toothsome recipes

  • Ready in30 min
  • Prep10 min
  • Cook20 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves3-4 People
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Spicy level4/5
  • Calories~250 kcal
Dal Tadka - Restaurant Style

Ingredients

For Cooking the Dal

  • 3/4 cupToor Dal (Pigeon Peas)
  • 1/4 cupMoong Dal (Yellow Lentils)
  • 2 no.s, choppedTomato
  • 2 no.sGreen Chilli
  • 2 cupWater

For the Tadka (Tempering)

  • 2 tbspGhee (Clarified Butter)
  • 1 tspMustard Seeds
  • 1 tspCumin Seeds
  • 2 no.sDried Red Chilli
  • 1 sprigCurry Leaves
  • 5 cloves, choppedGarlic
  • 1/4 tspTurmeric Powder
  • 1 tspKashmiri Chilli Powder
  • to tasteSalt
  • 1 cupWater
  • a handful, choppedCoriander Leaves

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Pressure Cook the Dal

    In a pressure cooker, combine the toor dal, moong dal, chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and 2 cups of water. Close the lid and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles on a medium flame. Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the cooker and lightly mash the dal.

  2. 2.Prepare the Tadka Base

    Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then, add cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Add the chopped garlic and sauté until it turns light golden brown.

  3. 3.Add Spices to Tadka

    Reduce the flame to low. Add the turmeric powder and Kashmiri chilli powder to the pan. Stir and cook for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the spices.

  4. 4.Combine Dal and Tadka

    Pour the cooked and mashed dal into the pan with the tadka. Add salt to taste and mix everything together thoroughly.

  5. 5.Simmer and Garnish

    Pour in 1 cup of water to adjust the consistency of the dal. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes on a low flame. Finally, add chopped coriander leaves, stir well, and serve hot.

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Dal Tadka - Restaurant Style

Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

3-4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~250 kcal

Spicy Level

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All Ingredients

For Cooking the Dal

All Ingredients

For the Tadka (Tempering)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Pressure Cook the Dal

    In a pressure cooker, combine the toor dal, moong dal, chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and 2 cups of water. Close the lid and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles on a medium flame. Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the cooker and lightly mash the dal.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Tadka Base

    Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then, add cumin seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. for a few seconds until fragrant. Add the chopped garlic and until it turns light golden brown.

  3. 3

    Add Spices to Tadka

    the flame to low. Add the turmeric powder and Kashmiri chilli powder to the pan. Stir and cook for about , being careful not to burn the spices.

  4. 4

    Combine Dal and Tadka

    Pour the cooked and mashed dal into the pan with the tadka. Add salt to taste and mix everything together thoroughly.

  5. 5

    Simmer and Garnish

    Pour in 1 cup of water to adjust the consistency of the dal. Bring the mixture to a and cook for on a low flame. Finally, add chopped coriander leaves, stir well, and serve hot.

Before You Cook

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  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.
dairy

Helpful Tips

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  • 1
    Cooking tipThe Gravy Thickens as It Cools

    Add more water to adjust the consistency before serving if needed.

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