Dal Tadka (Yellow Indian Lentils)

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Dal Tadka (Yellow Indian Lentils)

Dal tadka is a popular Indian lentil dish made with yellow lentils (toor dal), spices, and herbs. It is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a vegetarian or vegan meal.

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The lentils are cooked until soft and creamy, and then the tadka (tempering) is added. The tadka is made with a variety of spices, such as cumin seeds, mustard seeds, garlic, and chili peppers. It is cooked until fragrant and then added to the lentils.

Dal tadka is typically served with rice or roti. It can also be eaten as a soup.

Here is a recipe for dal tadka:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yellow lentils (toor dal)
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green chili pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions:

1. Rinse the lentils in a colander until the water runs clear.
2. Add the lentils, water, turmeric powder, and salt to a pressure cooker.
3. Close the pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 3 whistles.
4. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.
5. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
6. Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds and cook until they start to pop.
7. Add the garlic and green chili pepper (if using) and cook for 1 minute more.
8. Add the asafoetida and stir for a few seconds.
9. Pour the tadka over the cooked lentils and stir to combine.
10. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Tips:

• You can also cook the lentils in a pot on the stovetop. Bring the lentils and water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and cooked through.
• If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can cook the lentils in a pot on the stovetop for about an hour, or until they are soft and cooked through.
• Adjust the amount of spices to your liking.
• Serve dal tadka with rice or roti.

Enjoy!