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No-Dal Tadka

Also known as Dal Tadka, Sambar · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDalLow carb

Total15 min
Prep5 min
Cook10 min
Serves2
Per serving139 cal
Spicemild

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

No-Dal Tadka

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2 steps, each one filmed

A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

No-dal tadka: pressure-cooked mashed potato in place of dal, with a ghee tadka of mustard, red chilli and curry leaves. Quick, mild, serves 2, 15 min, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

11 items
Cooking for2 servings
  • SaltSalt¾ tsp
  • GheeGhee2 tsp
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves1 sprigs
  • AsafoetidaAsafoetida1 pinch
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli, Slit1
  • PotatoPotato2
  • WaterWater1.5 cup
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds¼ tsp
  • Dry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli1
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy139kcal278kcal
Protein2.6g5.2g
Carbohydrate20g39g
Fat5.8g12g
Fibre3.3g6.6g
Sugar1.1g2.2g

Cookd masalas for potato

Method

  1. 1

    Peel and chop the potato into large chunks. Add 1 cup water, salt and turmeric powder. Pressure cook for 5-6 whistles. Open the cooker after the pressure settles and then mash the potatoes completely.

    SaltPotatoWaterTurmeric Powder

  2. 2

    In a tadka pan, heat ghee and splutter mustard seeds. Add dry red chilli, curry leaves, asafoetida and mix. Add this into the no-dal. You can adjust the salt and consistency with ½ Cup water, if needed. Bring the no-dal to a boil. Finish with fresh, chopped coriander leaves and more ghee, if desired. Serve hot with rice and ghee.

    GheeCurry leavesAsafoetidaGreen ChilliMustard SeedsDry Red ChilliCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does No-Dal Tadka take?
15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does No-Dal Tadka serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is No-Dal Tadka vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is No-Dal Tadka spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make No-Dal Tadka?
2 Potato, 2 tsp Ghee, 1 Green Chilli, 1 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for No-Dal Tadka?
Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in No-Dal Tadka?
About 139 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes
  • S

    Shruti AnandJuly 2024

    I liked the recipe. https://youtube.com/shorts/QIgBRPp96ec?feature=share

  • C

    A Cookd cookMarch 2024

    I made the curry I followed the procedures correctly. But it tasted like ass. At one point I thought I would die eating this. Don't make if you want to live a long life. Thank you.

  • J

    joneMay 2024

    I followed every step of the recipe and I added a little tamarind and a pinch of jaggery and it tastes awesome

    A cook's photo of No-Dal Tadka
  • N

    NivedithaMarch 2024

    Delicious 🖤

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