Punjabi Dal Tadka Recipe

Name: Punjabi Dal Tadka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Yellow Moong Dal; 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder; 1 Small Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger; Salt To Taste; 2 cups Water; 1 Tablespoon Ghee; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds; 2 Green Chillies, Slit (or Dry Red Chillies); 1 Lemon, Juiced; 3 Tablespoons Chopped Coriander (Cilantro) Leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup Yellow Moong Dal
1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder
1 Small Onion, Thinly Sliced
1 Tomato, Finely Chopped
1 teaspoon Grated Ginger
Salt To Taste
2 cups Water
1 Tablespoon Ghee
1/2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds
2 Green Chillies, Slit (or Dry Red Chillies)
1 Lemon, Juiced
3 Tablespoons Chopped Coriander (Cilantro) Leaves

1
To begin, cook the dal along with turmeric powder, onions, tomatoes, ginger, salt, and the water in a pressure cooker or sauce pan till the dal becomes completely soft.
2
(Follow your pressure cookers instructions for cooking small beans.
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If using a sauce pan, allow for additional time for the dal to cook completely.)
4
Heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed sauce pan.
5
Add cumin seeds and chillies.
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Stir them around until they are roasted well.
7
(This is known as the tadka.)
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When the cumin begins to crackle, pour everything in the sauce pan into the cooked dal and stir it around.
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The consistency of the dal can be adjusted at this stage by adding water if required.
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Check for salt as well, and bring the dal to a brisk boil.
11
When done, turn off the heat, stir in the lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.
12
This delicious Punjabi Dal Tadka can be served with rice, parathas or rotis accompanied with aloo simla mirch ki sabzi and moong sprouts salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Yellow Moong Dal, 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder, 1 Small Onion, Thinly Sliced, 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped, and more.

Yes, Punjabi Dal Tadka falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Punjabi Dal Tadka

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Variations & substitutions

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