Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Dal Tadka

Ingredients:
1 tbsp ghee
1/2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 cup masoor dal (red split lentils)
1/2 onion chopped
1/2 onion sliced
cilantro leaves
2-3 green chillies
2-3 cloves of garlic chopped
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp chilly powder
11/2cup water
salt to taste


Method:
In a pressure cooker add masoor dal, 1/2 onion chopped
Add turmeric powder, chilly powder and salt
Add water and pressure cook for 7 minutes on medium heat so that the dal is not mashed completely

In a pan add oil and ghee
When its hot, add cumin seeds, garlic and sliced onions
saute till its brown and add chopped green chillies
Add this mixture to the pressure cooked dal and mix well.
Garnish with cilantro

No comments:

Post a Comment