COMFORT FOOD
Dal Tadka
A comforting classic made flavourful with Zaika spices.
Easy to cook
Protein Rich
Healthy & Wholesome
SERVES
4 People
Prepration time
10 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total time
30 mins
Total time
30 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Prepration time
10 mins
SERVES
4 People
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup Toor Dal (Pigeon Pea)
- 3 cups Water
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 medium Tomato (finely chopped)
- 2 Green Chillies (slit)
- 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2 tbsp Ghee/Oil
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 2 Dry Red Chillies
- Curry Leaves
- Fresh Coriander (chopped)
- Salt to Taste
Zaika Dal Tadka Masala - 1.5 tbsp
Method
- Wash dal thoroughly and pressure cook with water, turmeric and a pinch of salt for 3-4 whistles until soft.
- Heat ghee/oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- Add dry red chillies, asafoetida, curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger, green chillies and tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes turn soft.
- Add Zaika Dal Tadka Masala and cook for a minute. Add a little water if needed.
- Pour the tadka into the cooked dal. Mix well, adjust salt and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or roti.
NUTRITION
|
Energy |
244 kcal |
|
Protein |
12 g |
|
Carbohydrates |
28 g |
|
Fat |
9 g |
|
Dietary Fibre |
6 g |
|
Sodium |
320 mg |
Perfect With
Steamed Rice | Jeera Rice | Roti | Pratha