India

Dal Tadka, made with supermarket ingredients

Name: Dal Tadka
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: Toor dal 180 ml; Water 700 ml; Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp; Salt 1 tsp; Ghee 2 tbsp; Cumin seeds 1 tsp; Garlic 3 cloves, minced; Ginger 1 tsp, minced; Onion 1/2 small, finely chopped; Tomato 1 medium, chopped; Garam masala 1/2 tsp; Fresh cilantro 2 tbsp, chopped

The authentic flavor in three easy steps with what any supermarket sells, in metric, for students and anyone cooking far from home (serves 2).

30 min2 to wash

3 lazy steps

1
Simmer yellow lentils with water, turmeric, and salt in a pot for 20 minutes until soft.
2
Sauté cumin seeds, garlic, ginger, onion, and tomato in hot butter in a small pan until tender.
3
Pour the hot tempered oil mixture into the cooked dal, stir in garam masala, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

How it's eaten in India

In India, dal tadka is served hot over steamed basmati rice or accompanied by fresh roti or naan.

Ingredients (serves 2)

Toor dal180 ml
Swap: Yellow split peas or red lentils 180 ml（Easier to find）
Water700 ml
Turmeric powder1/2 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Swap: Unsalted butter 2 tbsp（Everyday staple）
Cumin seeds1 tsp
Garlic 3 cloves, minced
Ginger 1 tsp, minced
Onion 1/2 small, finely chopped
Tomato 1 medium, chopped
Garam masala1/2 tsp
Fresh cilantro 2 tbsp, chopped

Authentic ingredients in India

Toor dal180 ml
Water700 ml
Turmeric powder1/2 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Cumin seeds1 tsp
Garlic3 cloves
Ginger1 tsp
Green chilies2
Onion1/2 small
Tomato1 medium
Garam masala1/2 tsp

Optional authentic touch
Finish with a tadka: bloom cumin seeds, garlic and dried chilies in hot ghee and pour it over the dal right before serving.

Wherever you live: Japan, Europe or anywhere else

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