Dhaba Style Dal Fry Tadka

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yellow lentils (toor dal), washed and soaked
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil

For Tadka (Tempering):

• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2-3 dried red chilies
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Cooking Steps:

Dal Fry:

Step 1: In a pressure cooker, combine soaked lentils, chopped onions, tomatoes, green chili, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, salt, and water.

Step 2: Cook on medium heat until the lentils are soft and the dal has a creamy consistency.

Tadka (Tempering):

Step 3: In a small pan, heat ghee for the tadka. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dried red chilies, and asafoetida. Allow the seeds to splutter.

Step 4: Pour the tadka over the cooked dal and mix well.

Step 5: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve this Dhaba Style Dal Fry Tadka with steamed rice or Indian bread for a wholesome and flavorful meal that captures the essence of traditional roadside dhabas. Enjoy the rich and aromatic experience!