Masoor Dal Tadka

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Masoor Dal Tadka

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 45 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 1/2 cup masoor dal (red lentils), soaked in water for 30 minutes


  • 2 tbsp. oil


  • 1 onion, chopped


  • 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste


  • 1 tomato, chopped


  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder


  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste


  • 1 tsp. cumin powder


  • 1 tsp. coriander powder


  • 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder


  • 1 tsp. panch phoron / cumin seeds


  • 1 tsp. garlic, chopped


  • 1 tsp. red chili powder


  • 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

  • Heat 1 tbsp. oil and fry the onions till light brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute.
  • Then add the tomatoes and all the dry spices. Sprinkle some water and continue to fry on a medium flame till it is mashed.
  • Add the soaked dal and saute for a minute. Add 1 1/2 cups water and pressure cook for 10 minutes on a medium flame after the first whistle.
  • Heat the remaining oil and temper with the panch phoron. After it stops spluttering, add the garlic and fry till it changes colour.
  • Switch off the flame and add the red chili powder. Mix well and pour this tempering on the boiled dal. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rice or chapattis.