Dal Tadka Recipe

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Your Dal Tadka Recipe

•  Made easy
•  Made with a twist
•  Made healthier

 12 Everyday Ingredients

 

 5 Easy Steps

 

 25 Minutes Only

 

 6 Serving Portions

 

The Recipe Story

Dal Tadka is a traditional dish prepared in all Indian homes. Dal or lentil has always been our staple food and we include it in our diet regularly. Dal-rice is a comfort food and prepared and savoured daily in all Indian homes. Dal Tadka is made with arhar dal or masoor dal or a mix of dals. It is tempered with oil/ghee and spices and herbs.

The Ingredient List

• MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic

  1 sachet

• Arhar Dal

  200 gms

• Turmeric Powder

  ½ teaspoon

• Water

  5 cups (750 ml)

• Ghee

  1 tablespoon

• Cumin Seeds

  ½ teaspoon

• Onion

  1, finely chopped

• Ginger-Garlic Paste

  1 teaspoon

• Tomato

  1, finely chopped

• Red Chilli Powder

  ½ teaspoon

• Salt

  To taste

• Coriander Leaves

  3 tablespoon, chopped

The Easy Steps

STEP 01

Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.

STEP 02

Wash and pressure cook the dal with water and turmeric powder. For 2 minutes after the first whistle.

STEP 03

Heat ghee in a karahi, add the cumin seeds and when they crackle add the onion and sauté till golden brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and stir fry for a few minutes till the raw smell goes. Add red chilli powder and tomatoes and cook till soft.

STEP 04

Add the cooked dal and simmer on low flame for 5 minutes. Then add the MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic and salt to taste. Allow to simmer for another 2 minutes.

STEP 05

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or steamed rice.

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*DISCLAIMER: Please check the ingredients used to identify if you are allergic to any particular food. The suggestions shared here are for guidance purpose only. Nutritive values of the final dish are indicative and based on the amount of standard ingredients used.