Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Achari Tadka Toor Dal
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 toor dal
- • 3 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 3 tbsp mustard oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tsp fennel seeds
- • 1/2 tsp nigella seeds
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with turmeric and 3 cups water for 3-4 whistles until soft.
2
Phase 2
Heat mustard oil until it just smokes, then cool slightly; crackle the mustard seeds, fennel seeds, nigella seeds and dried red chilies.
3
Phase 3
Pour in the cooked dal, add salt and half a cup of water, and simmer 10 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Mash lightly and serve hot with rice or roti.