Dinner

Dal Tadka

Dal Tadka

Yellow lentils simmered until creamy and finished with a fragrant ghee and cumin tempering.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow lentils (toor dal)
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 dried red chilies
  • Cilantro

Steps

  1. Boil lentils with turmeric and tomato until soft and creamy; mash lightly.
  2. Heat ghee in a separate pan and fry cumin seeds, garlic, and dried chilies until fragrant.
  3. Pour the tempering over the cooked dal.
  4. Simmer briefly to combine flavors, adjusting consistency with water if needed.
  5. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or roti.