Tadka Dal is one of the simplest dal variety and it is one of the usual dal dish in most of Punjabi homes. Tadka means "tempering" and in Dal Tadka (Tadka Dal) is a very simple and easy dish where we are going to cook everything with dal and finally add the tempering just before serving. We can serve this delicious Dal Tadka with roti / chapati or any Indian Bread and also just with plain steaming rice.
Tadka Dal Recipe | Dal Tadka Recipe
Preparation and Yield:Preparation time 30 mins
Cooking Time 30 mins
Servings 5
Tadka Dal Recipe | Dal Tadka Recipe
Ingredients:Red Lentils / Moong Dal 1 Cup*
Onion 1
Tomato 1
Green Chilli 1
Chopped Ginger 1 teaspoon
Chopped Garlic 1 teaspoon
Turmeric Powder 1/4 teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder 1/4 teaspoon
Coriander Powder 2 teaspoon
Salt To Taste
Chopped Coriander Leaves 1 tablespoon
* 1 cup = 250 ml. For Seasoning:Ghee / Butter 1 teaspoon
Cumin Seeds 1 teaspoon
Red Chilli 3
Curry Leaves Few
Tadka Dal Recipe | Dal Tadka Recipe
Method:
- Rinse and soak the moong dal in water for about half an hour. Meanwhile, Finely chop the onions and tomatoes and keep it ready