Dal Tadka in Sandwich Bottom Pressure Cooker Cookware

Dal tadka is a simple and comforting Indian recipe that goes well with rice, roti, or jeera rice. The Sandwich Bottom Pressure Cooker cooks dal faster and evenly while keeping the texture soft, smooth, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

For cooking dal:

• 1 cup toor dal or yellow moong dal
• 2.5 cups water
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

For tadka:

• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp coriander, chopped
• 1 tsp lemon juice, optional

Step-by-Step Method

1. Wash the dal properly 2 to 3 times with clean water.
2. Add dal, water, turmeric powder, and salt to the Sandwich Bottom Pressure Cooker.
3. Close the lid and cook for 3 to 4 whistles on medium flame.
4. Let the pressure release naturally.
5. Open the cooker and mash the dal lightly with a spoon.
6. Heat ghee or oil in the same cooker or a small pan.
7. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
8. Add chopped onion and cook until light golden.
9. Add ginger garlic paste and green chilli, then saute for a few seconds.
10. Add chopped tomato and cook until soft.
11. Add red chilli powder and garam masala.
12. Mix the tadka with the cooked dal.
13. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the dal becomes creamy.
14. Add coriander and lemon juice before serving.
15. Serve hot with rice, roti, or paratha.