Dal Tadka

Dal Tadka

Method

  1. Add turmeric, salt, Ferns’ Hot curry paste, ginger, and garlic to washed lentils and peas and bring to a boil.
  2. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the lentils are soft.
  3. Mash the mixture to a thick sauce and simmer for a few minutes
  4. Just before serving, heat ghee/oil separately and fry the mixed seeds till the mustard seeds splutter.
  5. Immediately add onions and fry till golden brown. Pour the hot mixture (tadka) over the dal and serve.
  6. Goes well with rice.

Ingredients

  • 75g red lentils (masoor dal)
  • 75g split yellow peas, soaked overnight
  • 450ml water
  • 1 tbsp Ferns’ Hot Curry Paste
  • 1″ piece ginger, sliced fine
  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tbsp pure ghee or oil
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp salt.