1 cup masoordal ( red lentils ) 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon cooking oil ( for boiling dal ) 2 cups water 2 teaspoon cooking oil ( for frying onions ) 2 onions, finely chopped 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 3/4 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )
Boil masoordal with 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder and 1/2 teaspoon cooking oil in 2 cups water for 15 to 20 minutes or till cooked.
Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry finely chopped onions till golden brown. Add cooked dal, red chilli powder and salt to taste. Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat heat for 10 minutes.
For tadka:
Heat oil in a frying pan. Add mustard seeds.When they pop add cumin seeds and curry leaves. Saute on a low heat for 2-3 minutes. Pour this tadka over dal. Serve hot with roti / chapati / rice.
Dal Tadka
Serves: 4
Ingredients
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon cooking oil ( for boiling dal )
2 cups water
2 teaspoon cooking oil ( for frying onions )
2 onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
3/4 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )
For tadka:
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin ( jeera ) seeds
1 spring curry leaves
Method
Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry finely chopped onions till golden brown. Add cooked dal, red chilli powder and salt to taste. Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat heat for 10 minutes.
For tadka: