DAAL TADKA DHABA STYLE

DAAL TADKA

I learned this recipe from a roadside dhaba owner on Delhi-Jaipur Highway.It is also known as Punjabi Yellow Dhaba Fried daal. Commonly used daal for the recipe is toor dal, but Moong daal or Chana daal can also be used with the same recipe.

　

　

       

Ingredients:

1 Cup Yellow Split Gram/ Dhuli Moong Dal /Arhar dal / Chana dal

( you can use any daal of your choice or you can mix arhar and moong daal )

I have used Arhar daal also known as Tuvar daal

2 Tomatoes, Chopped

1 Onions, finely Chopped

2 Green Chillies, finely Chopped

1/2 Tsp. Cumin Seeds

1 Tbsp. Clarifying Butter/ Desi Ghee

Pinch of Asafoetida/ Hing

1 Tsp. Turmeric Powder

Salt to taste

1/4 Tsp. Red Chilli Powder

1/2 Tsp. Garam Masala

1 ½ Tsp. Coriander Powder

For Tempering / Tadka

1 Tbsp. Clarifying Butter

1/2 Chopped Onion

1/2 Tsp. Red Chilli Powder

1/2 Tsp. Cumin Seeds

Method:-

Wash and soak the daal in the water for few minutes approx 15-20 minutes. Boil this daal with water, salt and turmeric power in pressure cooker till to 2-3 whistles. It should turn soft.

Heat the ghee or oil in pan and add hing and cumin powder when they start splutter. Add green chilli and onions and cook till to little golden. Add chopped tomatoes and cook till to soft. When start leaving corner, add red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well. Add this tempering in daal and adjust the thickness with extra boiling water.

For Tempering / Tadka

Heat the ghee in tempering pan, when it’s hot enough. Add red chilli powder and cumin seeds and cook till to splutter,you can also add some fried oninons. Add this tempering on the top of serving dish. Garnish with green coriander leaves,serve with roti or rice.