Dal Tadka

Ingredients list for Dal Tadka

• 1/2 cup Split pigeon pea (toor dal/arhar dal) soaked, drained and boiled with enough water and turmeric powder
• 1/2 cup Split Bengal gram (chana dal) soaked, drained and boiled with enough water and turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• a pinch Asafoetida
• 1 inch Garlic cloves chopped
• 1 inch piece Ginger chopped
• 2 medium Onions chopped
• to taste Salt
• 2 medium Tomatoes chopped
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon Fresh coriander leaves chopped

Method

1. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan and add cumin seeds. Once they change colour, add asafetida and mix.
2. Add garlic and ginger and sauté on medium heat for a minute. Add onions and a pinch of salt and sauté till the onions turn golden brown.
3. Add tomatoes and sauté till they turn pulpy.
4. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder andgaram masala powder and mix well. Cook for a minute and add the cooked grams and salt. Mix well.
5. Add water if required and bring to a boil.
6. Add lemon juice and remove from heat.
7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with corianderleaves and serve hot.

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