Dal Tadka Restaurant Style is a simple and easy dal made in a restaurant that we can make in minutes in our kitchen and one of the most popular versions of dals.
When I picked up North Indian Thali to make at home, I needed a Dal that I had to add. Since I have made most of the dals that are popular and even the Dal Tadka Fry, which I came to know from a restaurant chef, I asked Vaishali if she can suggest another one.
So she shared the recipe of Dal Tadka that was made in her restaurant. The dal is very easy and simple to make, yet tastes great with rice and roti as well.
Planning for a thali is quite a tough task as you have to have dishes that complement each other and at the same time, get done quickly. I would highly recommend this dal on all counts!
We are starting the BM#88, Week 3, where I will be sharing some Dazzling Dals.
When I had this theme, I had in mind the Dal that is then dried, split pulses. Pulses include lentils, peas, and beans. In these daals, the outer hull is usually stripped off. The dal that has not been hulled is described as chilka (skin), e.g. chilka urad dal, mung dal chilka.
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Dal Tadka Restaurant Style
For Pressure Cooking the Dal
1 cup Toor Dal
Salt to taste
A Pinch Turmeric powder
For sauteing
2 tsp Oil
1 large Onion
2 large Tomatoes
1 inch Ginger
2 cloves Garlic
3 to 4 Green Chillies
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1/ 4 tsp Garam Masala
A Pinch Kasuri Methi
1 tsp Lemon juice
For Tempering
1 tsp Ghee
1 tsp Cumin
For Pressure Cooking the Dal
Wash the dal and take it along with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder.
Add enough water and cover with a lid.
Pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles or till done.
Let the pressure fall down, before opening the lid.
For sauteing
In a nonstick pan, heat oil, saute the finely chopped onions.
When onions turn colour, add garlic, ginger, saute for a couple of minutes.
Next, add finely chopped tomatoes and green chilies, cook till oil separates
Add red chili powder, Garam masala, Kasuri methi. Let the whole mix come together.
Finally, add lemon juice,
Open the pressure cooker lid, depending on the consistency you can boil the dal.
The dal has to be slightly thick, so add the sauteed masala and mix well.
Heat a pan with ghee and temper with cumin seeds and pour this on the simmering dal.
Dal Tadka Restaurant Style
Ingredients
For Pressure Cooking the Dal
- 1 cup Toor Dal
- Salt to taste
- A Pinch Turmeric powder
For sauteing
- 2 tsp Cooking Oil
- 1 large Onion
- 2 large Tomatoes
- 1 inch Ginger
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 to 4 Green Chillies
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/ 4 tsp Garam Masala
- A Pinch Kasuri Methi
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
For Tempering
- 1 tsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Cumin
Instructions
For Pressure Cooking the Dal
- Wash the dal and take it along with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder.
- Add enough water and cover with lid.
- Pressure cook for 3 to 4 whistles or till done.
- Let the pressure fall down, before opening the lid.
For sauteing
- In a nonstick pan, heat oil, saute the finely chopped onions.
- When onions turn colour, add garlic, ginger, saute for a couple of minutes.
- Next, add finely chopped tomatoes and green chillies, cook till oil separates
- Add red chilli powder, Garam masala, Kasuri methi. Let the whole mix come together.
- Finally, add lemon juice,
- Open the pressure cooker lid, depending on the consistency you can boil the dal.
- The dal has to be slightly thick, so add the sauteed masala and mix well.
- Heat a pan with ghee and temper with cumin seeds and pour this on the simmering dal.
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usha says
Such a delicious dal! I have this dal scheduled for next week, with a slight variation.
Nalini says
Delicious and comforting dhal.Lovely spread.
gayathriraani says
Though I read about variety of dal recipes, I stick to the traditional one which mom made. After looking at all the recipes of dazzling dals this month, even I am tempted to try other recipes. This dal fry sounds like an easy recipe to start with.
Priya Suresh says
Such a fingerlicking goodness, this dal tadka looks simply fabulous and comforting.. My kind of comforting food. Can finish my lunch happily with this dal tadka.
mayurisjikoni says
I love making a variety of dals throughout the week however tadka dal is my quick dal for days when I'm busy. Comforting, delicious and easy to make.
Renu says
A comforting bowl of Dal. Even we add green chillies in the way you have added, easier for the kids to remove.
chefmireille says
dal looks delicious as does the whole platter
Varada says
There are so many amazing dal recipes. This has been an awesome theme. We got to see so many great variations. This one looks so good with the thali.
Nisha Ramesh says
Dal is always comforting. 🙂 No matter how many different ways you make it. Love this simple version of al tadka. The thali is amazing Valli. 🙂
Pavani says
Few simple ingredients can change the taste of a simple dish. Garam masala, kasuri methi make this dal extra special. The whole thali looks very inviting.
themadscientistskitchen says
Definitely a tasty n delicious dal. Will attempt to making it.
cookingwithsapana says
Nothing can beat the exotic flavors of restaurant style dal tadka made at home.Looks so yummy.