Indian
Indian - Street Food and Snacks
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 chana dal, soaked for 4 hours
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1 tsp fennel seeds
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 2 tbsp rice flour
- • 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
- • Salt to taste
- • Oil for deep frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Drain the soaked dal and coarsely grind it with the dried red chilies and fennel seeds, without adding water.
2
Phase 2
Add the onion, rice flour, coriander leaves, and salt, and mix into a thick, shapeable mixture.
3
Phase 3
Portion the mixture into small flat vadas using damp palms.
4
Phase 4
Deep fry in medium-hot oil until golden and crisp on both sides.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot with green chutney as a street-side tea-time snack.