Dal Tadka

Dal tadka is one of the great Indian dishes. Curry restaurants all over the world serve up steaming bowls of aromatically spiced lentils to customers craving this creamy concoction. This recipe rivals anything you could find at your local Indian restaurant

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

soaking time 30

Total Time 1 25

Course dinner, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Servings servings

Calories 177 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup Toor Dal
3 cups water
½ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon salt

For The First Tadka

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 green chili finely chopped
1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
2 tomatoes chopped
¼ teaspoon asafoetida =optional
½ teaspoon coriander
½ teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder

For The Second Tadka

1 tablespoon vegan butter
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 red chili sliced
3 cloves garlic
¼ teaspoon asafoetida

Garnish

½ cup cilantro finely chopped

Instructions

Wash the dal and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
Drain the dal and transfer it to a large saucepan. Add the turmeric, salt and water and boil for 35-40 minutes. Drain off any excess water and set the dal aside.
In a pot large enough to hold the cooked lentils, heat the vegetable oil. Saute the cumin seeds, mustard seeds and chili pepper for 2 minutes.
Add the onion and saute for 4 more minutes.
Add the tomato, coriander, asafoetida, chili powder and salt. Saute for 5 minutes.
Stir the cooked dal into the pan and add ½-2 cups of water to thin the dal to your desired consistency. Season with salt. Allow the dal to simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Prepare the tadka by heating vegan butter in a small pan. Saute the cumin seeds for 1 minutes. Add the chili pepper, garlic and asafotida and saute for 3 more minutes.
Serve dal tadka with basmati rice, roti, parathas or naan. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

❄️Storage Instructions

Refrigerator

To store dal tadka, first let it cool to room temperature. Transfer the dal to an airtight container. Place the container in the refrigerator, where it will stay fresh for up to 3-4 days.

Freezer

You can freeze the dal in a freezer-safe container for up to 2-3 months. When ready to eat, thaw the frozen dal in the refrigerator overnight and reheat it on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to reach the desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 251mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 398IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3mg

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