Masoor Dal Tadka

Aswani Vishnuprasad
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.

Masoor Dal Tadka

#dals
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.

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Ingredients

15 min
3 to 4 servings
  1. 1/2 cupRed Lentil/ Masoor dal
  2. 1Tomato
  3. 2 tbspCoriander leaves
  4. 1/2 tspCumin seeds
  5. 2 tbspGhee
  6. 1 strandsCurry leaves
  7. 1/2 inch Ginger
  8. 1/8 tspAsafoetida
  9. 1Green chilli
  10. 1 tspCoriander powder
  11. 1/4 tspTurmeric powder
  12. 1/4 tspRed chilli powder
  13. 1 tspSalt

Cooking Instructions

15 min
  1. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Add 2 cup water and mix well.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

    When the pressure releases naturally, open the cooker.

  8. 8

    Add finely chopped coriander leaves to dal and mix.

  9. 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.

  10. 10

    Yummy Masoor Dal Tadka is ready to be served. You can serve this dal with chapati, paratha, naan or jeera rice.

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