Dal Tadka is a North Indian recipe made from Toor Dal and gets its distinct taste from a flavorful and aromatic tempering of Desi Ghee, Cumin Seeds, Asafoetida (Heeng) and Red Chillies. It is easily one of the most common Indian lentil dishes and can be found in any restaurant.DAL TADKAIngredients½ cup split pigeon pea (toovar dal), soaked, drained and boiled with enough water and turmeric powder½ cup split Bengal gram (chana dal), soaked, drained and boiled with enough water and turmeric powder2 tablespoons ghee1 teaspoon cumin seedsA pinch of asafoetida4-6 garlic cloves, chopped1 inch ginger piece, chopped2 medium onions, choppedSalt to taste2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 teaspoon red chilli powder¼ teaspoon turmeric powder¼ teaspoon cumin powder½ teaspoon coriander powder½ teaspoon garam masala powderJuice of 1 lemon1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leavesMethod1. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan and add cumin seeds. Once they change colour, add asafetida and mix.2. Add garlic and ginger and sauté on medium heat for a minute. Add onions and a pinch of salt and sauté till the onions turn golden brown. 3. Add tomatoes and sauté till they turn pulpy.4. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder and mix well. Cook for a minute and add the cooked grams and salt. Mix well.5. Add water if required and bring to a boil.6. Add lemon juice and remove from heat.7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.Click to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/SanjeevKapoor_KhazanaWonderchef Kitchenware: https://goo.gl/eB9kQqLike us on Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoorFollow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoor#sanjeevkapoor#sanjeevkapoor
