Dal Tadka
  1. In a large heavy bottom sauce pan add the dal with the water and turmeric. Bring to a boil and simmer over a medium heat cook for 1 hour 10 minutes

  2. Stir every few minutes making sure it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Once cooked, turn the heat off mash lightly and set aside

  3. In a frying pan heat oil over a medium heat. Add the cumin seeds fry. Add the onions and fry for 8 minutes stir well as they brown

  4. Add garlic and fry for a further minute. Now add the crushed fennel, chilli and coriander powder. Stir well and tip in the tomatoes. Soften and fry for 2-3 minutes

  5. Add the ginger fry for a minute. Now pour the Dal. Add an extra 80-100mls water to the dal to thin it out

  6. Season to taste, simmer over a low heat for 2 minutes and garnish with coriander. Serve warm with ghee, rice and pickle.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍲Dal

Cuisine🇮🇳Indian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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