Dal Tadka Recipe

Dal Tadka is a comforting and flavorful Indian lentil dish made with yellow dal, aromatic spices, and a smoky tempering of garlic and cumin. It is a simple yet delicious recipe best enjoyed with steamed rice or roti.

(164 Reviews)

15 Min

Prep Time

30 Min

Cook Time

4

Servings

Dal Tadka Recipe

Ingredients

  • Toor dal – 1 cup
  • Onion (finely chopped) – 1 medium
  • Tomato (chopped) – 2 medium
  • Green chilli – 2 chopped
  • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Garlic cloves – 5 chopped
  • Dry red chilli – 2
  • Ghee – 2 tbsp
  • Coriander leaves – for garnish
  • Salt – To taste
  • Water – as required

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1

Wash and pressure cook dal with turmeric and water until soft.

Step 2

Mash the cooked dal lightly and keep aside.

Step 3

Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dry red chilli, and chopped garlic.

Step 4

Sauté until garlic turns golden brown and aromatic.

Step 5

Add onions and cook until translucent.

Step 6

Add ginger garlic paste, green chilli, and tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes soften.

Step 7

Add red chilli powder and salt. Mix well.

Step 8

Pour the cooked dal into the pan and simmer for 5–7 minutes.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.