How long does South Indian Dal Tadka take?

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

How many people does South Indian Dal Tadka serve?

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

Is South Indian Dal Tadka vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is South 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 South Indian Dal Tadka?

½ cup Moong Dal, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Oil, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, ½ tsp Mustard Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.

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

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in South Indian Dal Tadka?

About 154 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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South Indian Dal Tadka

Name: South Indian Dal Tadka
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ½ cup Moong Dal; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2½ cup Water; 1 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tsp Ghee

25 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 5 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 Dal Fry, Katti Parupu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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South Indian dal tadka, or katti paruppu: pressure-cooked moong dal tempered with mustard, curry leaves and ghee. Mild, serves 4, 25 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Onam

Ingredients

11 items

4 people

Moong Dal½ cup
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Water2½ cup
Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Dry Red Chilli2
Green Chilli, Slit1
Ghee1 tsp

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	154kcal	616kcal
Protein	7.1g	28g
Carbohydrate	18g	72g
Fat	6g	24g
Fibre	5.3g	21g
Sugar	0.2g	0.8g

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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
Heat oil in a pan and splutter the mustard seeds. Add the asafoetida, curry leaves and dry red chillies.
OilMustard SeedsAsafoetidaCurry leavesDry Red Chilli
4
Add the boiled dal and bring to a boil. Add 1 slit green chilli. Add 1 tsp of ghee to finish. Adjust the seasoning and consistency, if needed.
Green ChilliGhee

Before you start

How long does South Indian Dal Tadka take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does South Indian Dal Tadka serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is South Indian Dal Tadka vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is South 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 South Indian Dal Tadka?: ½ cup Moong Dal, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 1 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Oil, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, ½ tsp Mustard Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for South Indian Dal Tadka?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in South Indian Dal Tadka?: About 154 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.