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Dal Tadka

Yellow lentils simmered until creamy, finished with a sizzling ghee-and-spice tempering (tadka).

35 min total·5 min prep + 30 min cook·Serves 4
Dal Tadka
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Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • Toor Dal (Split Pigeon Peas)
    rinsed
    1 cup
    $5.99
  • Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
    0.5 tsp
    $2.99
  • Yellow Onions (3 lb bag)
    chopped
    1 pc
    $3.99
  • Roma Tomatoes (2 lb)
    chopped
    2 pc
    $3.49
  • Pure Cow Ghee
    3 tbsp
    $12.99
  • Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
    1 tsp
    $2.99
  • Black Mustard Seeds (Rai)
    0.5 tsp
    $2.49
  • Ginger-Garlic Paste
    1 tbsp
    $3.49
  • Red Chili Powder
    0.5 tsp
    $3.49
  • Garam Masala
    0.5 tsp
    $3.49
  • Fresh Cilantro (1 bunch)
    to garnish
    0.25 pc
    $1.49

Method

  1. 1
    Pressure-cook or boil the dal with turmeric, salt, and 3 cups water until soft (about 20 minutes).
  2. 2
    Mash lightly with a whisk for a silky consistency.
  3. 3
    For the tadka: heat ghee in a small pan. Add cumin and mustard seeds; let them crackle.
  4. 4
    Add ginger-garlic paste, chopped onion, and tomato; sauté 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Stir in red chili and garam masala. Pour the sizzling tadka over the cooked dal.
  6. 6
    Stir gently, garnish with cilantro, serve with rice or roti.