Daal Tadka (yellow Lentil) Recipe
Yellow lentils cooked with fresh herbs and spices, and garnished with fresh coriander
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Ingredients
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Lentils
Spices and Herbs
Tadka (Tempering)
Method
Cooking Lentils
- 1
Rinse and Cook Lentils
Rinse the yellow lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, combine the rinsed lentils and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Spices
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Add turmeric powder and salt to taste. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are soft and cooked through.
Preparing Tadka
- 3
Heat Ghee or Oil
In a separate pan, heat ghee or oil over medium heat.
- 4
- 5
- 6
Add Tomato
Add the chopped tomato to the pan. Cook until the tomato softens and breaks down, about 3-4 minutes.
- 7
Add Garam Masala
Sprinkle in the garam masala and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional minute.
Combining and Garnishing
- 8
Combine Lentils and Tadka
Once the lentils are cooked, pour the tadka mixture over the lentils. Stir to combine everything well. Adjust salt if needed.
- 9
Garnish
Chop the fresh coriander leaves and sprinkle them on top of the daal before serving.
