Ember Crest recipe
Garam Masala Dal Tadka
Comforting arhar dal finished with ghee tempering and a warm aromatic masala.
- Prep
- 10 mins
- Cook
- 30 mins
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
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Ingredients
- 220 g arhar or toor dal, rinsed
- 750 ml water
- 120 g tomato, chopped
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 5 g salt, or to taste
- 20 g ghee or cooking oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 dried red chilli (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
Instructions
- 1Pressure-cook the dal with water, tomato, turmeric and salt until soft.
- 1Whisk lightly and adjust to a pourable consistency with hot water.
- 2Stir in Garam Masala and simmer for two minutes.
- 3Heat ghee, add cumin, garlic and optional dried chilli, and cook until aromatic.
- 4Pour the tempering over the dal, cover for one minute and garnish with coriander.
Recipe notes
Add Garam Masala near the end so its whole-spice aroma remains clear.
