Dal Tadka

DAL TADKA

METHOD:

* Clean, wash and soak both the dals in water for 20 minutes.

* Drain, add the green chilies, ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, salt and 3 cups of water and pressure cook till the dals are tender

* Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.

* Remove the green chilies and discard them. Whisk so as to mash the dals. Keep aside.

* For the tempering, heat the ghee in a deep pan and add the mustard seeds and nigella seeds. When the mustard seeds crackle, add the red chilli and onions and sauté till the onions turn translucent.

* Add the dals, mix well and bring to boil. Serve hot garnished with coriander and tomato wedges