How long does North Indian Dal Tadka take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does North Indian Dal Tadka serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is North Indian Dal Tadka vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is North Indian 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 North Indian Dal Tadka?

½ cup Moong Dal, 5 ml Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp Ghee, 1 tbsp Garlic, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for North Indian Dal Tadka?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in North Indian Dal Tadka?

About 145 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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North Indian Dal Tadka

Name: North Indian Dal Tadka
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: ½ cup Moong Dal; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2½ cup Water; 1 tbsp Ghee; ½ tsp Cumin; 2 Dry Red Chilli; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 5 ml Lemon Juice

25 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Lehsuni Dal Tadka, Dal Tadka · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dal

Curries & Gravies Dal Low carb

North Indian dal tadka: pressure-cooked moong dal with a ghee tadka of cumin, red chilli and golden garlic. Mild, serves 4, 25 minutes plus soaking, video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Moong Dal½ cup
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Water2½ cup
Ghee1 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli2
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Lemon Juice5 ml

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	145kcal	580kcal
Protein	7.2g	29g
Carbohydrate	19g	76g
Fat	4.7g	19g
Fibre	5.4g	22g
Sugar	0.3g	1.2g

Cookd masalas for moong dal

Method

1
Wash and soak the moong dal for 20 mins.
Moong Dal
2
Add the dal to a pressure cooker with salt, turmeric powder and water. Pressure cook for 4 whistles. Allow the pressure to release naturally. Mix well and mash slightly.
SaltTurmeric PowderWater
3
In a pan, heat some ghee and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds sizzle, add dry red chilli, asafoetida and chopped garlic, cook until light golden in colour.
GheeCuminDry Red ChilliAsafoetidaGarlic
4
Add the chilli powder and the boiled dal. Allow it to come to a boil. Adjust the seasoning and consistency, if needed. Finish with fresh chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice (optionally).
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander LeavesLemon Juice

Before you start

How long does North Indian Dal Tadka take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does North Indian Dal Tadka serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is North Indian Dal Tadka vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is North Indian 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 North Indian Dal Tadka?: ½ cup Moong Dal, 5 ml Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp Ghee, 1 tbsp Garlic, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for North Indian Dal Tadka?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in North Indian Dal Tadka?: About 145 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.