This recipe guides you through making Dhaba Style Dal Tadka, a flavorful Indian lentil dish. Note that the initial boiling of the dal is covered in a separate part of the content.
1. In a frying pan add Ghee and Oil. Once hot add Cumin Seeds, Onions, Curry Leaves and Asafoetida.
2. Add salt to taste (tiny bit Salt for Onions) and mix.
3. Once Onions get translucent add Ginger Garlic paste & mix.
4. Now add Chopped tomatoes & salt to taste. Mix well & once tomatoes get cooked add Coriander, Red Chili & Turmeric Powder and mix well!
5. Let masala and gravy cook together for 3 minutes (constantly stir).
6. Now add Dal and mix well.
7. Let Dal Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
8. Add Chopped Cilantro and prepared Tadka (by simply adding Ghee, 2 Garlic slices along with some curry leaves and One Red Chilly) and cover the lid right away! This will make Dal aromatic.
9. Now mix and serve Hot with Rice.
