Dal Fry Tadka

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place Garlic Cloves, Ginger, and Green Chillies in a mortar and pestle and crush.
  2. 2Place Garlic Cloves, Ginger, and Green Chillies in a mortar and pestle and crush.
  3. 3Place Garlic Cloves, Ginger, and Green Chillies in a mortar and pestle and crush.
  4. 4Place Toor Dal and Moong Dal in a bowl and wash.
  5. 5Place Toor Dal and Moong Dal in a bowl and wash.
  6. 6Place Toor Dal and Moong Dal in a bowl and wash.
  7. 7Chop an Onion and Tomatoes on a cutting board.
  8. 8Chop an Onion and Tomatoes on a cutting board.
  9. 9Chop an Onion and Tomatoes on a cutting board.
  10. 10Place Dal in the Pressure cooker, add Raw Mustard Oil, Haldi Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Salt, tej patta, Badi Elachi, Laung, Black Peppercorns, Onion, Tomatoes and the Ginger and Garlic paste and then mix.
  11. 11Place Dal in the Pressure cooker, add Raw Mustard Oil, Haldi Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Salt, tej patta, Badi Elachi, Laung, Black Peppercorns, Onion, Tomatoes and the Ginger and Garlic paste and then mix.
  12. 12Place Dal in the Pressure cooker, add Raw Mustard Oil, Haldi Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Salt, tej patta, Badi Elachi, Laung, Black Peppercorns, Onion, Tomatoes and the Ginger and Garlic paste and then mix.
  13. 13Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes without water and then add Water.
  14. 14Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes without water and then add Water.
  15. 15Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes without water and then add Water.
  16. 16Put Desi Ghee on the upside down lid, close the pressure cooker, and cook for 2 whistles.
  17. 17Put Desi Ghee on the upside down lid, close the pressure cooker, and cook for 2 whistles.
  18. 18Put Desi Ghee on the upside down lid, close the pressure cooker, and cook for 2 whistles.
  19. 19Add Desi Ghee, Jeera, Hing, Garlic Cloves, Dried Red Chillies to a small pan and roast them.
  20. 20Add Desi Ghee, Jeera, Hing, Garlic Cloves, Dried Red Chillies to a small pan and roast them.
  21. 21Add Desi Ghee, Jeera, Hing, Garlic Cloves, Dried Red Chillies to a small pan and roast them.
  22. 22Add Red Chilli Powder, Ginger and water
  23. 23Add Red Chilli Powder, Ginger and water
  24. 24Add Red Chilli Powder, Ginger and water
  25. 25Pour the small pan ingredients into the Pressure Cooker and serve.
  26. 26Pour the small pan ingredients into the Pressure Cooker and serve.
  27. 27Pour the small pan ingredients into the Pressure Cooker and serve.

Ingredients

  • Garlic Cloves
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Inch Ginger
  • 1 Inch Ginger
  • 1 Inch Ginger
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 1 Cup Toor Dal
  • 1 Cup Toor Dal
  • 1 Cup Toor Dal
  • 0.25 Cup Moong Dal
  • 0.25 Cup Moong Dal
  • 0.25 Cup Moong Dal
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp Raw Mustard Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Raw Mustard Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Raw Mustard Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Haldi Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Haldi Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Haldi Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 Tej Patta
  • 2 Tej Patta
  • 2 Tej Patta
  • 1 Badi Elachi
  • 1 Badi Elachi
  • 1 Badi Elachi
  • 4 Laung
  • 4 Laung
  • 4 Laung
  • 4 - 5 Black Peppercorns
  • 4 - 5 Black Peppercorns
  • 4 - 5 Black Peppercorns
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 3 Cups Water
  • Desi Ghee
  • Desi Ghee
  • Desi Ghee
  • 1 Tbsp Desi Ghee
  • 1 Tbsp Desi Ghee
  • 1 Tbsp Desi Ghee
  • 1 tsp Jeera
  • 1 tsp Jeera
  • 1 tsp Jeera
  • A pinch of Hing
  • A pinch of Hing
  • A pinch of Hing
  • 2 - 3 Garlic Cloves Fine Chopped
  • 2 - 3 Garlic Cloves Fine Chopped
  • 2 - 3 Garlic Cloves Fine Chopped
  • 2 Dried Red Chillies
  • 2 Dried Red Chillies
  • 2 Dried Red Chillies
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  • Ginger Juilienes
  • Ginger Juilienes
  • Ginger Juilienes

Equipment

BowlCutting boardKnifePressure cookerSpoonSmall pan

Tips

  • Use Fresh Ingredients to get the best flavour
  • Do not overcook the dal, it should be soft and the grains should be showing
  • Water is added to the ghee to create a smoky flavour