Dal Tadka in Omichef Triply Steel Tadka Pan

Dal tadka is one of the most comforting Indian dishes. The Omichef Triply Steel Tadka Pan is perfect for making a rich, aromatic tempering with ghee, garlic, cumin, and red chilli that adds deep flavor to simple cooked dal.

Ingredients

For dal:

• 1 cup toor dal or yellow moong dal
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 4-5 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 dry red chilli
• 1 green chilli, chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, chopped
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• A pinch of asafoetida
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

Step-by-Step Method

1. Wash the dal well and pressure cook it with water, turmeric, and a little salt until soft.
2. Mash the cooked dal lightly and keep it aside.
3. Heat the Omichef Triply Steel Tadka Pan on medium flame.
4. Add ghee and let it warm gently.
5. Add cumin seeds, dry red chilli, and asafoetida.
6. Add sliced garlic and cook until light golden.
7. Add onion and green chilli, then saute until soft.
8. Add chopped tomato, red chilli powder, and a pinch of salt.
9. Cook until the tomato becomes soft and oily.
10. Pour this hot tempering over the cooked dal or add the cooked dal into the pan and mix.
11. Simmer for 2-3 minutes so the flavors combine well.
12. Finish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.