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 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for No-Dal Tadka?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in No-Dal Tadka?

About 138 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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No-Dal Tadka

Name: No-Dal Tadka
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 Potato; 1½ cup Water; ¾ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Ghee; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 Dry Red Chilli; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

15 min
mild
Serves 2
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Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min

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

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dal Low carb

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

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

11 items

2 people

Potato2
Water1½ cup
Salt¾ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Ghee2 tsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Dry Red Chilli1
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Asafoetida1 pinch
Green Chilli, Slit1
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	138kcal	276kcal
Protein	2.5g	5g
Carbohydrate	20g	39g
Fat	5.8g	12g
Fibre	3.2g	6.4g
Sugar	1.1g	2.2g

Cookd masalas for potato

Method

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.
PotatoWaterSaltTurmeric Powder
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.
GheeMustard SeedsDry Red ChilliCurry leavesAsafoetidaGreen 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 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for No-Dal Tadka?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in No-Dal Tadka?: About 138 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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joneMay 2024
I followed every step of the recipe and I added a little tamarind and a pinch of jaggery and it tastes awesome
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NivedithaMarch 2024
Delicious 🖤