Kavita Singh'S Tardka Daal Recipe

Name: Kavita Singh'S Tardka Daal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups orange lentils (Masoor Daal); 4 cups water; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon young ginger root, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced together with the ginger; 1 green chili pepper (optional); 2 tablespoons oil; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 large tomatoes, chopped; 6 curry leaves (available in Asian grocery stores, can be omitted); 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups orange lentils (Masoor Daal)
4 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon young ginger root, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced together with the ginger
1 green chili pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 large tomatoes, chopped
6 curry leaves (available in Asian grocery stores, can be omitted)
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon red chili powder
2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

1
Wash the daal (lentils) thoroughly. Place in a heavy bottomed pan with the water. Cook partially covered over medium heat until it reaches a boil. Stir frequently and skim off any froth that rises to the top.
2
Add the salt, turmeric powder, ginger/garlic mix, and green chili. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the daal becomes soft and has a creamy consistency. Add water as necessary.
3
Heat the cooking oil in a fry pan until it is quite hot.
4
Add the cumin and mustard seeds to the oil. Fry briefly on high.
5
Add the curry leaves and onion, cook a few more minutes.
6
Add the tomato, chili powder and 1/2 the coriander leaves. Fry a few more minutes.
7
Remove this onion-tomato mixture (the tardka) from the heat and pour over the daal. Sprinkle with the remaining coriander leaves.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups orange lentils (Masoor Daal), 4 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, and more.

Yes, Kavita Singh'S Tardka Daal falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kavita Singh'S Tardka Daal

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