Dal Tadka Punjabi Recipe

Punjabi Dal Tadka Recipe How to Make Dal Tadka

WebApr 4, 2019 · When it melts, add cumin and allow it to sputter. Add garlic, dry red chillies and asafoetida in quick succession. Now add in chilly …

1. Pressure cook the lentils with green chillies, ginger, onion and tomatoes till mushy. It takes about 15 minutes. You can also cook this in a pan, but it will take longer. To expedite, you can soak the lentils for about an hour before cooking. Cool, mash with the ladle and keep aside.
2. Now to prepare the tempering keep all the ingredients at hand. Heat a pan. Add ghee. When it melts, add cumin and allow it to sputter. Add garlic, dry red chillies and asafoetida in quick succession. Now add in chilly powder. Take special care not to burn the tempering. Now tip in the prepared dal (lentils). Mix well and simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes. Add some water if it is very thick.
3. Garnish with coriander leaves and lemon juice and serve hot with boiled rice. You can also have it as a soup if you so desire. Your dal tadka is ready to serve.

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WebMar 5, 2023 · While the dal cooks, make the first tempering. In a medium pan, heat 1½ to 2 tablespoons oil, add ½ teaspoon cumin seeds and fry …

1. Add lentils to a pot or pressure cooker and rinse them very well with lots of water. Rub the lentils well with your hand while you rinse. Drain completely.
2. Place a tall steel cup in the center of the pot. With a tong hold a wood coal over direct fire like a candle or lighter until a portion of it becomes red and hot. This will take about 2 minutes.
3. Transfer the hot cooked lentils to a serving bowl. Pour 2 tbsps ghee to a small pan & heat it on a medium heat.

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