Masoor Dal Tadka

Name: Masoor Dal Tadka
Total time: 900 s
Yield: 3 to 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Red Lentil/ Masoor dal; 1 Tomato; 2 tbsp Coriander leaves; 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 strands Curry leaves; 1/2 inch Ginger; 1/8 tsp Asafoetida; 1 Green chilli; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp Red chilli powder; 1 tsp Salt

Aswani Vishnuprasad @cook_12258614

austin tx

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Masoor dal tadka is a popular dal in India and one of the easiest to make. The tadka (tempering), is a combination of Indian spices which are fried and immediately poured over the lentils to infuse the flavours. As the lentils cook, they turn yellow and have a wonderful earthy flavour. Serve this with hot jeera rice.

Aswani Vishnuprasad @cook_12258614

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Ingredients

15 min

3 to 4 servings

1/2 cupRed Lentil/ Masoor dal
1Tomato
2 tbspCoriander leaves
1/2 tspCumin seeds
2 tbspGhee
1 strandsCurry leaves
1/2 inch Ginger
1/8 tspAsafoetida
1Green chilli
1 tspCoriander powder
1/4 tspTurmeric powder
1/4 tspRed chilli powder
1 tspSalt

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Steps

15 min

1

In a cooker add 2 tsp ghee. When it comes hot, add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, coriander powder, finely chopped green chilli, finely chopped ginger and curry leaves. Roast it slightly.
2

Now add finely chopped tomato. Cook the tomatoes untill mashy.
3

When ghee starts separating add masoor dal. Mix well and roast the dal with spices for 1 minute.
4

Add 2 cup water and mix well.
5

Add pinch of red chilli powder and salt to taste. Mix well.
6

Close the cooker and cook the dal for 3 to 4 whistle.Turn off the flame.
7

When the pressure releases naturally, open the cooker.
8

Add finely chopped coriander leaves to dal and mix.
9

For tempering: Heat 1 tsp ghee to the pan. Add 1/4 tsp cumin seeds, asafeotida, 2 red chilli and curry leaves. Slightly roast them. Turn off the flame. Add some red chilli to it. Pour the tadka over the dal.
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Yummy Masoor Dal Tadka is ready to be served. You can serve this dal with chapati, paratha, naan or jeera rice.