Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
20 minutes
Servings
3 - 4
Function
Dal
What You'll Need
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.
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:
6. 1 tbsp ghee or oil
7. ½ tsp cumin seeds
8. 1–2 dried red chillies
9. 1 pinch hing (asafoetida)
10. 1 green chilli (slit)
11. 1 tsp ginger (grated or finely chopped)
12. 1 small onion (finely chopped, optional)
13. ½ tsp red chilli powder
14. Fresh coriander for garnish
Procedure :
1. Add soaked toor dal, chopped tomato, turmeric powder, salt, and water into the MultiCook.
2. Close the lid and select the 'Dal' preset.
3. Let the MultiCook complete cooking and allow the pressure to release naturally.
4. Open the lid and lightly mash the dal for a smooth consistency. Keep it on Keep Warm mode.
5. In a small pan, heat ghee or oil for tempering.
6. Add cumin seeds, hing, and dried red chillies. Let them splutter.
7. Add green chilli, ginger, and onion. Sauté until golden brown.
8. Add red chilli powder and quickly stir (do not burn).
9. Pour the prepared tadka into the dal in the MultiCook and mix well.
10. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.
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