Dal tadka

Ingredients

Check you have the quantities below.

• 1 cup toor dal or yellow split lentils
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 small dried red chilli
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Let’s make it

1. Rinse the dal and simmer it with water, turmeric, and salt for 25–30 minutes until soft.
2. Mash lightly with a spoon to make it creamy.
3. Heat ghee in a small pan and add cumin, garlic, and red chilli.
4. Cook 30–45 seconds, then add tomato and cook 2 minutes.
5. Pour the tempering over the dal and finish with cilantro.