Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Ghee Roast Toor Dal Tadka
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 ghee
- • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 2 tomatoes, chopped
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with water, turmeric and salt until soft; keep slightly soupy.
2
Phase 2
Heat ghee and sizzle the cumin seeds, dried red chilies and sliced garlic until golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the tomatoes and cook until soft and pulpy.
4
Phase 4
Pour the tadka over the dal and stir gently.
5
Phase 5
Simmer 5-7 minutes without boiling hard so the tadka flavour infuses.
6
Phase 6
Serve hot with rice or tandoori roti.