Daal Tarka is a traditional Indian lentil stew, simple to prepare at home. It combines spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander to give it a delicious flavor. Ideal to accompany with rice or naan bread. A comforting recipe full of flavors.
Daal Tarka is a comforting legume dish packed with flavors and spices.
It is a traditional recipe that combines the softness of the lentils with the spicy touch of cumin and chili.
Perfect to serve with rice and enjoy with family.
Daal Tarka
Ingredients
150 grams of chana dal
50 grams of moong dal
50 grams of masoor dal
3 cloves of garlic
1 onion
1 tablespoon of grated ginger
1 tomato
1 chopped green chili
1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon of cumin
3 chopped red chilies
1 teaspoon of turmeric
1 teaspoon of ground coriander
1 teaspoon of ground cilantro
4 tablespoons of oil
1 tablespoon of salt
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the dal, first wash the chana dal and moong dal, and soak them in water for half an hour.
Step 2 : Then, wash the masoor dal and set aside.
Step 3 : Next, transfer the legumes to a pot, cover them with water, add half a teaspoon of turmeric and salt, and cook until the water boils.
Step 4 : While the legumes cook, chop the onion, garlic, and tomato.
Step 5 : In a high-heat skillet with a bit of oil, add cumin and chopped red chili.
Step 6 : When they start to crackle, add the onion, garlic, ginger, and chopped green chili.
Step 7 : Lower the heat and keep stirring.
Step 8 : Then, add the chopped tomato, turmeric, ground coriander, and cilantro powder, mixing everything well.
Step 9 : Next, add the cooked legumes to the skillet, season with salt, and cook for about 6 minutes.
Step 10 : Add chopped fresh cilantro, mix, and remove from heat.
Step 11 : Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
Step 12 : In a skillet, heat oil and add a garlic clove sliced, cumin, and chopped red chili.
Step 13 : Let them brown and then remove from heat.
Step 14 : Pour this mixture over the reserved dal and serve.
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