Indian Dal Tadka
The tadka dal is an essential part of the staple Indian diet. The answer to a healthy and wholesome diet, this lentil soup is best enjoyed with steaming hot rice.
Ingredients
| Arhar dal | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Onion | 1 Small , chopped | |
| Tomato | 1 Small , chopped | |
| Garlic cloves | 2 , crushed | |
| Green chilies | 2 , sliced | |
| Turmeric powder | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Cumin seeds | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Ghee | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Coriander leaves | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Water | 3 Cup (48 tbs) | |
| Mustard seeds | 1 Tablespoon |
Directions
MAKING
1. In a pressure cooker, add washed dal along with 3-4 cups water, turmeric powder and salt. Let it cook till four whistles.
2. In a pan, heat ghee.
3. Once it melts, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and garlic.
4. Reduce flame to low and give a swirl to the pan in order to let the ingredients mix.
5. Once the garlic starts browning, add onions and stir it well.
6. Once the onions start looking transparent, add tomatoes to it. Stir it well.
7. Add boiled dal and increase the flame to high to allow the dal to boil for a couple of minutes. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes till the dal looks done and starts giving aroma.
8. Pour the dal in a bowl and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
SERVING
9. Serve Indian Dal Tadka with steaming hot rice or roti.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 394Calories from Fat 118
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14 g21.5%
Saturated Fat 6 g30%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 26 mg1.08%
Total Carbohydrates 54 g18%
Dietary Fiber 12 g48%
Sugars 3 g
Protein 18 g36%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
