Tadka Masoor Dal Recipe: Rich In Protein And Iron

By Tanisha Salwan

Sept 27, 2023

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Ingredients

2 tbsp ghee ½ tsp hing 1 chopped onion 1 ginger 1 tsp jeera 4 garlic cloves 2 chopped green chilies 2 chopped tomatoes ½ tsp turmeric powder ¾ tsp red chili powder ½ tsp garam masala Salt to taste 1 cup masoor dal 2 ½ cups water Coriander leaves to garnish

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Step 1

Soak masoor dal for at least 3 to 4 hours. Then, heat ghee in the pressure cooker over medium heat. 

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Step 2

Add hing, ginger, garlic, onion and saute until the onions soften a bit. When the onions are cooked, add tomatoes.

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Step 3

Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and garam masala powder. Stir and add soaked masoor dal, salt, and water. 

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Step 4

Cover and cook it for 3-4 whistles. Then, cook for another 5 minutes and turn off the heat. Allow the pressure to release.

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Step 5

When done, add in coriander leaves. For tadka, heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, hing and chili powder.

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Step 6

Transfer the Masoor Dal to a serving bowl. Pour tadka over the Masoor Dal and serve!

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