Dal Tadka

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow moong dal (split)
• 2 tbsp Tadka mustard oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 dried red chillies
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and soak dal for 20 minutes. Pressure cook with 2.5 cups water and turmeric for 3 whistles.

2. 2

   Mash the cooked dal lightly and keep warm.

3. 3

   Heat Tadka mustard oil in a pan until it shimmers and begins to smoke lightly.

4. 4

   Add cumin seeds — they should crackle immediately. Add sliced garlic and dried red chillies.

5. 5

   When garlic turns golden, add chopped onion. Sauté until translucent.

6. 6

   Add tomatoes and cook until soft. Add red chilli powder and salt.

7. 7

   Pour this tadka over the warm dal and mix well.

8. 8

   Simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander. Serve hot with rice or roti.