When you want something warm, light, and full of flavor, daal tadka is the perfect choice. This dish is made with soft lentils and topped with spicy tadka (tempered spices). It smells amazing and tastes even better! 😋
It’s healthy, easy to digest, and full of protein. You can enjoy daal with roti, rice, or even naan. Let’s make this simple daal recipe at home with easy steps and common ingredients.
📋 Ingredients:
For Daal:
- 1/2 cup yellow moong daal or toor daal
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
For Tadka (Tempering):
- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee 🧈
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2–3 garlic cloves (chopped) 🧄
- 1 dried red chili 🌶️
- A pinch of red chili powder
- Fresh coriander for garnish 🌿
👨🍳 Steps to Make:
- Wash the daal properly and boil it in a pot with 2 cups water, salt, and turmeric. Cook until daal becomes soft.
- Mash it a little with a spoon and keep aside.
Now make tadka (tempering):
3. Heat oil or ghee in a small pan. Add cumin seeds and chopped garlic.
4. When garlic turns golden, add red chili and chili powder.
5. Quickly pour this tadka over the boiled daal.
- Mix once and garnish with chopped coriander.
- Serve hot with boiled rice, roti, or naan. 🍚🍞
💡 Tips:
✅ Don’t burn the garlic in tadka – cook it on low heat.
✅ You can add chopped tomatoes or onions in daal for extra flavor.
✅ Add lemon juice before serving for a tangy touch.
📝 Disclaimer:
This recipe is shared only for food education. Please use fresh and clean ingredients. Adjust spice levels as per your choice. Check all items if you have any allergies.
