Discover the rich and comforting flavors of Indian cuisine with our step-by-step Dal Tadka recipe. This classic dish combines aromatic spices and hearty lentils to create a meal that’s not only delicious but also incredibly satisfying.

Serves: 3-4 People

Ingredients:

• 3-4 tbsp Oil
• 1 tsp Jeera
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 Cinnamon Stick
• 1 Black Cardamom
• Cloves
• Black Pepper
• ½ tsp Asafoetida
• 1 Green Chili
• Curry Leaves
• 1 Chopped Onion
• 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin-Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 Chopped Tomato
• Salt to taste
• Washed & Soaked Dal
• 2-3 Glass Water

For Tempering:

• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1 tsp Jeera
• 1 Whole Red Chili
• ½ tsp Asafoetida
• Chopped Garlic & Ginger Juliennes
• 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder

Method:

1. Wash 2-3 times the dal and soak it for 15-20 mins. Put the pressure cooker on the stove, add 3-4 tbsp oil, 1 tsp jeera, 1 bay leaf, 1 black cardamom, ½ tsp asafoetida, a few cloves, and a few black pepper. Let it sputter.
2. Add 1 green chili, a few curry leaves, and 1 chopped onion. Stir it well until the onion becomes translucent. Then add 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste and mix it.
3. Later, add 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp cumin-coriander powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, and 1 tsp garam masala powder. Mix everything well. 
4. Finally, add 1 chopped tomato and salt to taste. Give it a mix. Once the tomato gets mushy, add soaked dal to the pressure cooker and mix it well with the spices.
5. Add 2-3 glasses of water and give it a quick stir. You can add or minus the water as per your requirements. 
6. Close the cooker and have 4-5 whistles. Once the pressure is released, open the lid and mix it. 

For tempering:

1. In a small pan, add 1 tsp of oil, 1 tsp jeera, 1 whole red chili, ½ tsp asafoetida, chopped garlic, ginger juliennes, and 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder. Let it sputter, and mix it with a spoon.
2. Pour the tadka on top of the dal. Your dal tadka is ready to serve. Enjoy it with jeera rice and salad on the side.