Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Dal Tarka
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 powder
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1 large onion, finely chopped
- • 2 tomatoes, chopped
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with turmeric and water for 4-5 whistles until completely soft.
2
Phase 2
Heat 1 tbsp ghee, sauté the onion and tomatoes until soft, then mash the mixture into the cooked dal with salt.
3
Phase 3
Heat the remaining ghee and crackle the cumin seeds and dried red chilies until fragrant.
4
Phase 4
Pour the sizzling tadka over the dal and simmer 10 minutes, adjusting water for a flowing consistency.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot with steamed rice or roti.