South Indian Dal Tadka
Also known as Dal Fry, Katti Parupu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Good for: Onam
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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
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
Ingredients
11 itemsCurry leaves2 sprigs
Dry Red Chilli2
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Water2.5 cup
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Green Chilli, Slit1
Moong Dal½ cup
Salt1 tsp
Ghee1 tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Sunflower Oil1 tbsp
Contains: milk, wheat.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 154kcal | 616kcal |
| Protein | 7.1g | 28g |
| Carbohydrate | 18g | 72g |
| Fat | 6g | 24g |
| Fibre | 5.3g | 21g |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0.8g |
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.
WaterTurmeric PowderSalt
- 3
Heat oil in a pan and splutter the mustard seeds. Add the asafoetida, curry leaves and dry red chillies.
Curry leavesDry Red ChilliAsafoetidaMustard SeedsSunflower Oil
- 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 Sunflower Oil, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, ¼ tsp Asafoetida, 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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