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How to make tadka wala dal

Its a very traditional indian dish and the most common one

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STEPS
INGREDIENTS

Pressure cook lentils with turmeric powder

Pressure cook lentils with turmeric powder

Heat oil in a wok

Heat oil in a wok

Add cummin seeds

Add cummin seeds

Add chopped garlic

Add chopped garlic

After a minute add one finely chopped onion

After a minute add one finely chopped onion

Add a pinch of hing

Add a pinch of hing

Once the onions are brown add salt

Once the onions are brown add salt

Add chilli powder

Add chilli powder

One you get a nice aroma of chillies . Add in the cooked lentils

One you get a nice aroma of chillies . Add in the cooked lentils

And adjust the consistency of the dal with bit of water. Serve hot with roti and enjoy

  • 1/2c Yellow lentils
  • 1.0tsp Oil
  • 1.0tsp Cumin
  • 1.0tsp Chilli powder
  • 1.0tsp Turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pinch of Asafoetida (hing)
  • 10.0 Cloves of garlic
  • 1.0 Medium onion