Dal Tarka Pulao
Indian Indian - Biryani and Rice

Dal Tarka Pulao

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup basmati rice
  • • 1/2 cup moong dal
  • • 1 tbsp ghee
  • • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 1/4 cup chopped coriander

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Wash the rice and moong dal together and soak for 20 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Pressure cook with 3 cups water and turmeric until soft.

3
Phase 3

Heat ghee and splutter the cumin seeds until fragrant.

4
Phase 4

Fold the tempering and salt into the khichdi.

5
Phase 5

Top with coriander and serve hot.