{"id":16096,"date":"2021-06-15T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/?p=16096"},"modified":"2021-08-27T09:32:45","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T16:32:45","slug":"dal-tadka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/dal-tadka\/","title":{"rendered":"Dal Tadka (Dhaba Style)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Restaurant-style Dal Tadka which is tempered with ghee, garlic, and aromatic spices! This Tadka dal has a smoky flavor from dhungar which gives you a dhaba like feeling!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>It is a comforting, flavorful, and hearty Indian Lentil dish, made with Tuvar dal (husked &amp; split pigeon pea lentils). This wholesome creamy dal tastes delicious with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/jeera-rice-cumin-rice\/\">Jeera rice<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/tandoori-roti\/\">Tandoori roti<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Make this delicious restaurant-style tadka dal at home using an instant pot or traditional stovetop pressure cooker in under 45 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dal tadka in steel bowl, jeera rice and onion on the sides\" data-skip-lazy class=\"wp-image-16098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n<p>Dal (dhal or daal) is one of the most versatile, healthy, filling, and delicious side dishes. It is a great source of plant-based protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dal and Rice are the staple food in almost every Indian home. Every Indian state has its own traditionally famous dal recipes which are made using different varieties of lentils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dal can be made thick or thin and with any kind of lentil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is one variety of dal from North India called Dal Tadka. It is very famous throughout Indian and you will always find it in almost every Indian restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"dal-tadka\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >Dal Tadka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dal Tadka is one of the most popular lentil dishes served in Indian restaurants. It is cooked lentils that are tempered with oil or ghee-fried spices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The literal translation of Dal Tadka is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dal means lentil and<\/li><li>Tadka means tempering.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tadka or chaunk (in Hindi) is a term we often use in Indian cooking for the process of adding seasoning to a dish on the top. chaunk elevates the dish to a whole new level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways we make this recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One is a simple recipe and another is the restaurant-style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The restaurant-style flavors come from smoking the dal using red-hot charcoal. However, most home recipes are quite simple and do not need this step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I make this recipe both the way, restaurant-style, and every day method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both ways, this recipe tastes great but the simple method of smoking with the Dhungar method makes the dal tadka so much flavorful and tasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So today I am sharing restaurant-style\/dhaba style dal tadka recipe. It is very close to my heart and my families favorite dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making tasty restaurants or dhaba quality flavorful dal at home is easy and does not take much of your time. With some techniques and tips, you can get restaurant-quality dal at home. \ud83d\ude42 So do try this recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This lentil dish is easy to make, uses very basic ingredients, and comes together in under 45 minutes. You can cook the lentil base in an instant pot or a traditional Indian stovetop pressure cooker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ingredients-required\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >Ingredients required<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ingredients used for tadka dal are simple pantry staple ones and easily available in every Indian home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lentil\/dal<\/strong> &ndash; I always make my dal tadka with tuvar dal or arhar dal also known as split pigeon pea lentils. But some even use yellow dal also known as moong dal or the combination of both the dals to make the recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tomatoes, and onions for the base<\/strong> &ndash; Choose Fresh tomatoes and onions. Don&rsquo;t substitute fresh tomatoes with canned tomatoes. You can use any variety &ndash; red, white, or brown- onion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ginger and green chili<\/strong> &ndash; always use fresh ginger and green chili. pound some them in your mortar and pestle for this recipe. It makes a huge difference in this recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salt and turmeric powder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ghee<\/strong> &ndash; Ghee imparts so many flavors to the dal. If you are not vegan, please don&rsquo;t skip or substitute this ingredient. I have used ghee 3 times in this recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>1. while boiling the dal,<\/li><li>2. in tempering and<\/li><li>3. In double tadka<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pre measured ingredients of making dal\" class=\"wp-image-16099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-4-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-4-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-4.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-4.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tempering<\/strong> &ndash; I use ghee, red dried chilis, curry leaves, cumin seeds, grated garlic, hing, and red chili powder for the tadka. Use only fresh grated garlic or fresh minced garlic for the best flavors. I use a regular variety of red chili powder in my first tadka and for double tadka, I have used Kashmiri red chili powder. Also don&rsquo;t skip asafetida to give the tadka as it lends it a very delicious flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kasuri methi<\/strong> &ndash; it enhances the flavor and aroma<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Garam masala<\/strong> &ndash; You can use homemade or store bought<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lemon juice and cilantro<\/strong> for the fresh flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Pre measured ingredients of tempering the dal\" class=\"wp-image-16100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-3-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-3-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-3.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-3.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"step-by-step-process\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >Step by step Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pre-prep<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rinse the dal at least 2 to 3 times, rubbing with your fingers. You should see the water cleaned during your last rinse. Now add 3 cups of water and soak the dal for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the dal is soaked, drain all the water using a strainer and keep the soaked dal aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-7.jpg\" alt=\"Washing ansd soaking toor dal\" class=\"wp-image-16119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-7.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-7-360x361.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-7-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-7-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-7-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-7.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next prep step is crushing the ginger and green chili. Take chopped green chilies and chopped fresh ginger in a mortar and pestle. Crush them coarsely. You can use a blender too. Keep it aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dal base<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To a stovetop pressure cooker, heat ghee. Once the ghee is hot, add crushed chili and ginger, saut&eacute; for few seconds. Now add chopped onions and tomatoes. Saute them for about 1 to 2 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then add soaked and drained toor dal, 3 cups of water, salt, and turmeric powder. Stir, cover the pressure cooker with its lid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pressure cook for 4 whistles on high heat. Let the pressure release naturally. Set it aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Note &ndash; In Instant Pot, follow the same steps and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes with natural pressure release).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-8-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"collage of cooking dal with tomato, onion, ginger and green chili in pressure cooker\" class=\"wp-image-16120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-8-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-8-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-8-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-8.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-8.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First Tempering<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a heavy bottom pot\/pan, heat ghee on medium heat. Once hot, add the cumin seeds, red dried chilies, curry leaves, grated garlic, and hing. Saute for few seconds until fragrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now add red chili powder, mix and immediately add the boiled dal mixture to the pot and mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(note &ndash; add dal in tadka immediately after adding chili powder or else the chili powder might burn and it won&rsquo;t taste good)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add kasuri methi, garam masala and &frac12; cup water. Let the dal simmer for 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once dal is simmered, add cilantro and lemon juice. Mix and let the dal cook for 2 more minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Switch off the flame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-9-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"collage of making tadka (tempering) for dal\" class=\"wp-image-16121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-9-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-9-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-9-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-9-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-9.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-9.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note &ndash; Next step is optional but highly recommended to get the restaurant\/dhaba like the taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dhungar method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place a trivet inside the dal pot. Place a steel bowl on top of a trivet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then heat a piece of charcoal over direct heat until it&rsquo;s red hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Place hot charcoal in that steel bowl on top of the trivet. Pour &frac12; tablespoon ghee on top of the charcoal. You will immediately see fumes coming out of charcoal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Immediately close the pot with a lid. Let the pot closed for 5 minutes. After 5 remove the lid and remove the charcoal bowl from the dal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stir the dal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-10.jpg\" alt=\"collage of preparing dhungar for dal\" class=\"wp-image-16122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-10-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-10-768x634.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-10-150x124.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-10.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serving<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of serving, I like to top the dal with double tadka (second tempering). This step is optional but recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>heat &frac12; tablespoon ghee in a small pan. Once the ghee is hot, add cumin seeds and 1 teaspoon grated garlic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cook for few seconds or until the garlic starts changing color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now add Kashmiri red chili powder remove the pan from heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take this tempering into a bowl<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-11.jpg\" alt=\"collage of preparing tempering \" class=\"wp-image-16123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-11.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-11-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-11-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-11-360x361.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-11-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-11-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-11-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-11.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of serving, top the dal with this tempering, garnish it with more cilantro and enjoy Dal tadka with Jeera rice, Tandoori roti, or plain rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dal and rice in a black plate\" class=\"wp-image-16101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-1-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-1.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"notes-pro-tips-and-quick-faqs\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >Notes, pro-tips, and quick FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Once the dal is prepared, it would thicken as it is rested. Hence you may need to add water and bring it to the right consistency while reheating it.<\/li><li>I would highly recommend not to skip the ghee as it adds lots of flavors to the dal.<\/li><li>The consistency of the dal is important. It should be neither too thin nor too thick, so add in the water as per the recipe.<\/li><li>The spice level of this dish is 3.5 out of 5. Adjust it according to your taste.<\/li><li>The double tadka (second tempering) is optional but highly recommended. It elevates this recipe to a whole new level.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623373140184\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Dal Tadka healthy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, dal is packed with protein, and this recipe is made with clean and fresh ingredients. The tempering is made with ghee which is also healthy fat. So it is healthy to consume in moderation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623373194834\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Dal Fry and Dal Tadka the same?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As far as I know, the method of making dal tadka and dal fry is a bit different. In dal fry, your pressure cooks the only dal first and then temper it with onion, tomato, whole spices, and few other aromatic spices.<br>Whereas in dal tadka, you cook dal, onions, tomato, ginger, and green chilies in a pressure cooker and then tempered with cumin seeds, ghee, garlic, and red chilies.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623373239938\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to make it vegan?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To make it vegan, substitute ghee with any vegetable oil. All the other ingredients used to make this dal are vegan.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623373255904\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to make it gluten-free?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Just avoid adding hing\/asafetida! Though it adds a beautiful flavor to the dal, you have to skip adding it for a gluten-free dal tadka.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623373273167\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do we have to soak the dal?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is not necessary. But I highly recommend doing this step. Soaking the dal for about 30 minutes will help them to cook faster and they will also become easily digestible.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623373288512\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the dhungar method? Is this method compulsory?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It&rsquo;s the method of infusing the flavors of burnt charcoal into a dish.<br>A Charcoal is heated on the direct fire and then placed in a bowl placed inside the recipe. Then ghee is added over the hot charcoal, as soon as the steam\/fumes come out from it, the dish is covered with a tight lid.<br>The dal or any dish adorbs the smoky\/charcoal flavors.<br>The longer you close the lid, the smokier the taste of the dish will be. I always prefer to do it for 5 minutes only for mid smoky flavors.<br>It&rsquo;s not compulsory but highly recommends giving Dhungar to the dal. Dhungar&rsquo;s method takes the dal from wow level to god-tier.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623373324760\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Serving Suggestions<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Being a versatile dish, this dhaba style dal tadka goes with pretty much anything, it can be served with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/jeera-rice-cumin-rice\/\">Jeera Rice<\/a>, Plain Rice, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/tandoori-roti\/\">Tandoori Roti<\/a>.<br>It even tastes delicious with other flatbreads such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/plain-parathas\/\">Plain Paratha<\/a>, Plain roti, Phulka, or Garlic Naan.<br>Make this dal tadka and jeera rice in your upcoming gathering, festival, or party, everyone will relish it and come for a second (or maybe even a third) servings for sure.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1623373342680\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to Store?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Dal tadka will easily last in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days. Just store it in an air-tight container.<br>To reheat, you can either use a pan or microwave and heat it until nice and warm. If it has become a little thick, add a little water and adjust the consistency.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"close image of tadka dal\" class=\"wp-image-16102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-2-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-2-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-2.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Dal-Tadka-2.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"more-dal-recipes\"   class=\"wp-block-heading\" >More Dal recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/dal-palak\/\">Dal Palak | Spinach Dal (In pressure cooker)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/mango-dal\/\">Mango Dal | Mamidikiya Pappu (Instant Pot + Stovetop)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/instant-pot-coconut-spinach-lentil-curry\/\">Instant Pot Coconut Spinach Lentil Curry<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Have you tried this Recipe? 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5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><em>Restaurant-style Dal Tadka which is tempered with ghee, garlic, and aromatic spices! 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width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M22.707,12.293l-11-11C11.52,1.106,11.265,1,11,1H2C1.448,1,1,1.448,1,2v9c0,0.265,0.105,0.52,0.293,0.707l11,11C12.488,22.903,12.744,23,13,23s0.512-0.098,0.707-0.293l9-9C23.098,13.317,23.098,12.684,22.707,12.293z M7,9C5.895,9,5,8.105,5,7c0-1.105,0.895-2,2-2s2,0.895,2,2C9,8.105,8.105,9,7,9z M13,17.414L8.586,13L10,11.586L14.414,16L13,17.414z M16,14.414L11.586,10L13,8.586L17.414,13L16,14.414z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">Dal tadka<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-time-icon wprm-recipe-prep-time-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M4.3,16.6l-2.2,2.2c-0.6,0.6-0.9,1.3-0.9,2.1c0,0.8,0.3,1.6,0.9,2.1s1.3,0.9,2.1,0.9c0.8,0,1.6-0.3,2.1-0.9l2.2-2.2L4.3,16.6z\"><\/path><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M22.6,5.4l-3.5-3.5c-1.1-1.1-2.6-1.8-4.2-1.8s-3.1,0.6-4.2,1.8l-8.4,8.4c-0.4,0.4-0.4,1,0,1.4l7.1,7.1C9.5,18.9,9.7,19,10,19c0,0,0,0,0,0c0.3,0,0.5-0.1,0.7-0.3L22.6,6.8C23,6.4,23,5.8,22.6,5.4z M9.2,14.6l-1.4-1.4l6.4-6.4l1.4,1.4L9.2,14.6z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-time-icon wprm-recipe-cook-time-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M9,9c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1V4c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S8,3.4,8,4v4C8,8.6,8.4,9,9,9z\"><\/path><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M4,12c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1V7c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S3,6.4,3,7v4C3,11.6,3.4,12,4,12z\"><\/path><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M14,12c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1V7c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1s-1,0.4-1,1v4C13,11.6,13.4,12,14,12z\"><\/path><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M23,14h-5H1c-0.6,0-1,0.4-1,1v3c0,1.7,1.3,3,3,3h13c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3v-1h4c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1v-1C24,14.4,23.6,14,23,14z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-time-icon wprm-recipe-custom-time-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" fill=\"#333333\" transform=\"translate(1.5999999999999996 1.5999999999999996) scale(0.8)\"><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M15,2c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1s-0.4-1-1-1H1C0.4,0,0,0.4,0,1s0.4,1,1,1h1c0.1,2.4,0.8,4.5,2,6c-1.2,1.4-2,3.6-2,6H1 c-0.6,0-1,0.4-1,1s0.4,1,1,1h14c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1s-0.4-1-1-1h-1c-0.1-2.5-0.8-4.6-2-6c1.3-1.5,2-3.6,2-6H15z M9.9,7.3L9,8.1l1,0.7 c1.2,0.9,2,2.9,2.1,5.2H4c0.1-2.3,0.9-4.3,2.1-5.2l1-0.7L6.1,7.3C4.8,6.1,4.1,4.2,4,2h8C11.9,4.2,11.2,6.1,9.9,7.3z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Soaking time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-time-icon wprm-recipe-total-time-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M21,11h2.949C23.466,5.181,18.819,0.534,13,0.051V3h-2V0.051C5.181,0.534,0.534,5.181,0.051,11H3v2H0.051C0.534,18.819,5.181,23.466,11,23.949V21h2v2.949c5.819-0.484,10.466-5.13,10.949-10.949H21V11z M17,13h-5.535L6.613,5.723l1.664-1.109L12.535,11H17V13z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hour<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-servings-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M10,0C9.4,0,9,0.4,9,1v4H7V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S5,0.4,5,1v4H3V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S1,0.4,1,1v8c0,1.7,1.3,3,3,3v10c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V12c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3V1C11,0.4,10.6,0,10,0z\"><\/path><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M19,0c-3.3,0-6,2.7-6,6v9c0,0.6,0.4,1,1,1h2v6c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V1C20,0.4,19.6,0,19,0z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-16106 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"16106\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">people<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-nutrition-icon wprm-recipe-calories-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g><rect data-color=\"color-2\" x=\"21\" y=\"8\" fill=\"#333333\" width=\"3\" height=\"8\"><\/rect><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M18,5H1C0.448,5,0,5.447,0,6v12c0,0.553,0.448,1,1,1h17c0.552,0,1-0.447,1-1V6C19,5.447,18.552,5,18,5z M11,12v4l-7-5l5,1V8l6,5L11,12z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">303<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-author-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M13,21h-2H5v2c0,0.6,0.4,1,1,1h12c0.6,0,1-0.4,1-1v-2H13z\"><\/path><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M18,4c-0.1,0-0.2,0-0.3,0c-0.8-2.3-3-4-5.7-4S7.2,1.7,6.3,4C6.2,4,6.1,4,6,4c-3.3,0-6,2.7-6,6c0,3,2.2,5.4,5,5.9V19h6v-4h2v4h6v-3.1c2.8-0.5,5-2.9,5-5.9C24,6.7,21.3,4,18,4z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dhwani<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep wprm-toggle-switch-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-2092080515\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-2092080515\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-16106-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"16106\" data-servings=\"3\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For dal base<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 cup Toor dal also known as arhar dal\/split pigeon peas lentil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Toor dal also known as arhar dal\/split pigeon peas lentil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 cup chopped tomatoes\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped tomatoes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 cup chopped onion\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped onion<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 green chili\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">green chili<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1- inch ginger\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1-<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">inch<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ginger<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;&frac12; teaspoon turmeric powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">&frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">turmeric powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 &frac12; teaspoon salt or to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 &frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ZMTtgz\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">salt<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;&frac12; tablespoon ghee\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">&frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/how-to-make-ghee-clarified-butter-instant-pot\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\">ghee<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3 cups water\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For tempering<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2 dried red chilies\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried red chilies<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tablespoon grated garlic\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grated garlic<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tablespoon ghee\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/how-to-make-ghee-clarified-butter-instant-pot\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\">ghee<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 &frac12; teaspoon cumin seeds\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 &frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cumin seeds<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 teaspoon garam masala\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garam masala<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;&frac12; teaspoon Kasuri methi\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">&frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Kasuri methi<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 &frac12; teaspoon red chili powder adjust to your taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 &frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red chili powder<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">adjust to your taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 tablespoon lemon juice\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2rKW2Dh\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">lemon juice<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;&frac14; cup chopped cilantro\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">&frac14;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped cilantro<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;&frac14; teaspoon hing also known as asafoetida\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">&frac14;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">hing also known as asafoetida<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For second tempering (optional but highly recommended)<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd tablespoon ghee\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookingcarnival.com\/how-to-make-ghee-clarified-butter-instant-pot\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\">ghee<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;&frac12; teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder only use Kashmiri chili powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">&frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Kashmiri red chili powder<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">only use Kashmiri chili powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 teaspoon grated garlic\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grated garlic<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-22\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;&frac12; teaspoon cumin seeds\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-22\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#9634; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">&frac12;<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cumin seeds<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">piece of charcoal &amp; melted ghee, for dhungar method,(again optional but highly recommended)<\/h4><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><div id=\"shop-with-instacart-v1\" data-affiliate_id=\"1504\" data-affiliate_platform=\"recipe_widget\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-16106-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"16106\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Pre-prep<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Rinse the dal at least 2 to 3 times, rubbing with your fingers. You should see the water cleaned during your last rinse. Now add 3 cups of water and soak the dal for 30 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Once the dal is soaked, drain all the water using a strainer and keep the soaked dal aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">The next prep step is crushing the ginger and green chili. Take chopped green chilies and chopped fresh ginger in a mortar and pestle. Crush them coarsely. You can use a blender too. Keep it aside.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Dal base<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">To a stovetop pressure cooker, heat ghee. Once the ghee is hot, add crushed chili and ginger, saut&eacute; for few seconds. Now add chopped onions and tomatoes. Saute them for about 1 to 2 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Then add soaked and drained toor dal, 3 cups of water, salt, and turmeric powder. Stir, cover the pressure cooker with its lid.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Pressure cook for 4 whistles on high heat. Let the pressure release naturally. Set it aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">(Note &ndash; In Instant Pot, follow the same steps and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes with natural pressure release).<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">First Tempering<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a heavy bottom pot\/pan, heat ghee on medium heat. Once hot, add the cumin seeds, red dried chilies, curry leaves, grated garlic, and hing. Saute for few seconds until fragrant.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Now add red chili powder, mix and immediately add the boiled dal mixture to the pot and mix.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">(note &ndash; add dal in tadka immediately after adding chili powder or else the chili powder might burn and it won&rsquo;t taste good)<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-2-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add kasuri methi, garam masala and &frac12; cup water. Let the dal simmer for 5 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-2-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Once dal is simmered, add cilantro and lemon juice. Mix and let the dal cook for 2 more minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-2-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Switch off the flame.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-2-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Note<\/strong> &ndash; Next step is optional but highly recommended to get the restaurant\/dhaba like the taste.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Dhungar method<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-3-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Place a trivet inside the dal pot. Place a steel bowl on top of a trivet.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-3-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Then heat a piece of charcoal over direct heat until it&rsquo;s red hot.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-3-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Place hot charcoal in that steel bowl on top of the trivet. Pour &frac12; tablespoon ghee on top of the charcoal. You will immediately see fumes coming out of charcoal.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-3-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Immediately close the pot with a lid. Let the pot closed for 5 minutes. After 5 remove the lid and remove the charcoal bowl from the dal.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-3-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Stir the dal.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Serving<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-4-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">At the time of serving, I like to top the dal with double tadka (second tempering). This step is optional but recommended.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-4-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Heat &frac12; tablespoon ghee in a small pan. Once the ghee is hot, add cumin seeds and 1 teaspoon grated garlic.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-4-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Cook for few seconds or until the garlic starts changing color.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-4-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Now add Kashmiri red chili powder remove the pan from heat.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-4-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Take this tempering into a bowl<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16106-step-4-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">At the time of serving, top the dal with this tempering, garnish it with more cilantro and enjoy Dal tadka with Jeera rice, Tandoori roti, or plain rice.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-16106\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h2 id=\"video\"   class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Video<\/h2><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\"><iframe title=\"Dhaba style Dal tadka recipe\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6Vf0wsHYXtw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul data-slot-rendered-dynamic=\"true\">\n<li>Once the dal is prepared, it would thicken as it is rested. Hence you may need to add water and bring it to the right consistency while reheating it.<\/li>\n<li>I would highly recommend not to skip the ghee as it adds lots of flavors to the dal.<\/li>\n<li>The consistency of the dal is important. It should be neither too thin nor too thick, so add in the water as per the recipe.<\/li>\n<li>The spice level of this dish is 3.5 out of 5. Adjust it according to your taste.<\/li>\n<li>The double tadka (second tempering) is optional but highly recommended. It elevates this recipe to a whole new level.<\/li>\n<li>For quick FAQs, please read the blog post above the recipe card.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">Person<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">303<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">46<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1410<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">432<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">883<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">61<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container 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