Toor Dal Tadka

A simple, hearty dal tempered with spices — a comfort food classic in every Indian home. Perfect with rice, roti, or just a drizzle of ghee on top.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Serves: 3–4
MultiCook Function: Dal

INGREDIENTS

For Dal:

1. ½ cup toor dal (washed and soaked for 20 mins)
2. 1 small tomato (chopped)
3. ¼ tsp turmeric powder
4. 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
5. 2½ cups water

For Tempering:

1. 1 tbsp ghee or oil
2. ½ tsp cumin seeds
3. 1–2 dried red chillies
4. 1 pinch hing (asafoetida)
5. 1 green chilli (slit)
6. 1 tsp ginger (grated or finely chopped)
7. 1 small onion (finely chopped, optional)
8. ½ tsp red chilli powder
9. Fresh coriander for garnish
   

PROCEDURE

• Add soaked toor dal, chopped tomato, turmeric powder, salt, and water into the MultiCook.
• Close the lid and select the 'Dal' preset.
• Let the MultiCook complete cooking and allow the pressure to release naturally.
• Open the lid and lightly mash the dal for a smooth consistency. Keep it on Keep Warm mode.
• In a small pan, heat ghee or oil for tempering.
• Add cumin seeds, hing, and dried red chillies. Let them splutter.
• Add green chilli, ginger, and onion. Sauté until golden brown.
• Add red chilli powder and quickly stir (do not burn).
• Pour the prepared tadka into the dal in the MultiCook and mix well.
• Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.