Dal Tadka (Spiced Lentils)

Dal Tadka (Spiced Lentils)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup toor dal (pigeon peas)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp oil
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook Dal: Wash and cook toor dal in a pressure cooker with 2 cups water until soft.
2. Prepare Tadka: Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. When they splutter, add onions and cook until golden.
3. Add Aromatics: Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili, sauté for a minute.
4. Tomatoes and Spices: Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
5. Combine Dal: Add the cooked dal to the pan. Stir well and cook for 10 minutes. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
6. Finish: Add garam masala and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. Garnish: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or bread.