One-Pot Dal Tadka
A quick and flavorful Indian lentil dish cooked in a single pot, perfect for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- Large pot or pressure cooker
- Spatula
Ingredients
Ingredients for Dal
- 1 cup toor dal split pigeon peas
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
Ingredients for Tadka
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1- inch ginger grated
- 2 green chilies slit
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the lentils with turmeric, salt, and water until soft.
- Prepare the tadka by sautéing spices, garlic, ginger, onions, and tomatoes.
- Combine the cooked dal with the tadka mixture and simmer.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust the water quantity based on your preferred dal consistency.
- Use red lentils or moong dal as an alternative to toor dal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
