Daal Tadka

Introduce

Chef :

Pooja M. Pandit

Daal Tadka

#reststyle Daal is often translated as ‘lentils’, but actually refers to a split version of a number of lentils, peas, chickpeas and so on. If pulses are split into half they are called daal.

Ingredient

1/2 cup

Masoor daal (split pink lentils)

1/4 cup

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

To begin making the Daal Tadka, first soak all the three daals in sufficient water for about an hour.

* Step 2

Rinse and wash the daals thoroughly. Add sufficient water and turmeric powder and pressure cook them until soft.

* Step 3

Chop finely the garlic, onion and tomatoes and keep aside. Cut the green chillies into medium pieces.

* Step 4

In a heavy bottomed pan, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds. As soon as they splutter add the asafoetida, chopped garlic, green chillies and curry leaves.

* Step 5

Add the chopped onion and cook till translucent. Now add the chopped tomatoes and cook covered till soft and mushy.

* Step 6

Add the red chilli powder and mix well.

* Step 7

Add the cooked daal, cumin powder and kasoori methi, salt to taste and mix. Add sufficient water to get a thick consistency and bring to a boil on high flame.

* Step 8

Switch off the flame and start heating the charcoal on direct flame. When it is hot, red embers will be seen.

* Step 9

Place a small bowl lightly on the dal and transfer the red hot coal to it. Immediately pour a few drops of homemade ghee over the embers. Cover the pan tightly with a lid to capture the smoke in the pan itself. Keep covered for about two minutes.

* Step 10

For the second tempering, heat a small kadhai and heat the homemade ghee in it. Add the cumin seeds. As soon as they crackle, add the chopped garlic, dry red chillies and the curry leaves. Immediately pour the tempering over the daal.