Name: Dal Tadka
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Toor dal (split pigeon peas); 3 cups Water; 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder; Salt, to taste; 1 tbsp Ghee or oil; 0.5 tsp Cumin seeds; 0.25 tsp Asafoetida (hing); 1 Onion, finely chopped (optional); 1 Green chili, slit; 1 tsp Ginger, grated; 2 Garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tomato, finely chopped; 0.5 tsp Red chili powder; 0.5 tsp Garam masala; 2 tbsp Coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. Wash the dal thoroughly and cook with 3 cups of water, turmeric, and a pinch of salt in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles, or until soft. Mash lightly. 2. For the tadka (tempering): Heat ghee or oil in a small pan. 3. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. Let them splutter. 4. Add chopped onion (if using) and sauté until translucent. Add green chili, grated ginger, and minced garlic; cook until fragrant. 5. Add chopped tomato and cook until it softens. 6. Stir in red chili powder and garam masala. Cook for 1 minute. 7. Pour the tempering over the cooked dal. Mix well. 8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.