DAL TADKA : PUNJABI STYLE

 

 

There  are varied methods of preparing dal- tadka. I stumbled upon this Punjabi style dal tadka in one popular websites. I followed the recipe to the T and result was amazing. This dish is a versatile accompaniment as it goes well with idli,dosa,puri,chapati,phulka,paratha and rice too.

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS

GRAM DAL- 1 CUP

TOOR DAL- 1 CUP

TURMERIC POWDER- 1/2 TSP

OIL- 1 TBSP

ONION- 2 NOS

TOMATO- 2 NOS

GREEN CHILLIES-1

GINGER GARLIC PASTE- 1 TSP

CUMIN SEEDS- 1 TSP

KASOORI METHI- 1 TSP

GARAM MASALA- 3/4 TSP

CORIANDER POWDER- 1 T

 

SALT TO TASTE

FOR SEASONING (Tadka)

OIL- 2 TSP

MINCED GARLIC- 1 TSP

MINCED GINGER- 1 TSP

RED CHILLI POWDER- 1 TSP

PROCEDURE

Soak both the lentils for 2 hours and then steam the soaked lentils for 8-9 whistles to get mushy consistency.

Heat oil in a pan and crackle cumin seeds. Add chopped onions,salt and fry till the onions turn translucent. Now add in the ginger garlic paste,chopped tomatoes and fry till the tomatoes turn mushy.

Now add garam masala powder,coriander powder and fry till the raw smell of the powder evades. Add kasoori methi and fry for a minute and switch off

Transfer the cooked lentils over the sauteed ingredients and simmer in mild heat for a couple of minutes and switch off.

Prepare the seasoning and add to lentil mixture and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.