Dal Tadka Recipe Dhaba Style
Dal Tadka Recipe Dhaba Style is one of the most popular dal recipes, people of all ages, vegetarian food lovers and non- vegetarian love this dal tadka. It is easily available across the dhaba's and restaurants. This is also very easy to prepare at home, do try this recipe and follow the instructions given below i am sure you will love it.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Split gram dal (chana dal) washed & soaked for 1hour
- 2 Finely chopped onions
- 2 Finely chopped tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp Ginger garlic paste
- 1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 Tsp Red chilli powder
- 1/2 Tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 Tsp Cumin powder
- 1/2 Tsp Kitchen king masala
- 1/2 Tsp Garam masala powder
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
- In a pressure cooker add chana dal
- Add 2 cups water - Add 1/4 Tsp turmeric powder - Add 1/2 Tsp salt - Give it a mix
- Close the lid and pressure cook on high flame for 2-3 whistles
- open the vessel when pressure is released completely and give a slight stir
- Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a pan - - Add 1/2 Tsp cumin seeds - 2 Bay leaves
- Add 2 finely chopped onions - Saute until golden brown
- Add 1 Tbsp ginger garlic paste - Stir for few seconds
- Add 2 finely chopped tomatoes - give it a mix
- Add 1/4 Tsp turmeric powder
- Add 1/2 Tsp red chilli powder
- Add 1/2 Tsp coriander powder
- Add 1/2 Tsp cumin powder
- Add 1/2 Tsp kitchen king masala
- Add 1/2 Tsp Garam masala powder - Mix well
- Cover and let it cook for 3-4 minutes
- When soft and cooked well - Add dal and salt as per taste
- Add Few coriander leaves - Give it a mix
- Add 1/2 cup water - Cover and let it cook for 5-7 minutes
- Check if dal is cooked well - Remove it in a serving dish
Preparation Of Tadka
- In a tadka pan add 1 tbsp oil
- Add two garlic cloves - sliced
- Add two dried red chillies and give it a mix
- Finally add tempering to the dal
- Serve with roti, paratha, naan
FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: What is tadka dal made of?
A: Dal Tadka is a popular Indian lentil dish infused with spices and tempered with ghee.
Q: Can I use any type of lentils for Dal Tadka Recipe?
A: While the traditional recipe calls for yellow lentils (split yellow moong dal or toor dal), you can experiment with other lentils like masoor dal or chana dal.
Q: Is Dal Tadka a healthy recipe?
A: Toor Dal and Chana Dal, onions, tomatoes are healthy that contain proteins, fiber and Vitamin. Tadka contains number of spices like turmeric, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and curry leaves are medically proven to be good.
Q: Is it necessary to soak the lentils before cooking?
A: Soaking the lentils helps in reducing the cooking time. However, if you are short on time, you can skip the soaking step.
Q: Can I make Dal Tadka without a pressure cooker?
A:Yes, you can cook the lentils in a regular pot, but it will take much longer. It is better to Cook the lentils over low heat until soft and mushy.