
Ingredients
For Cooking Dal
1 heaped cup Tovar dal, soaked , तूर दाल
2-3 heaped tbsp Moong dal, soaked , मूंग दाल
Water for boiling , पानी
1 tsp Turmeric powder , हल्दी पाउडर
¼ tsp Degi red chilli powder , देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
¼ tsp Asafoetida , हींग
Salt to taste , नमक स्वादानुसार
1 tbsp Ghee , घी
Process
- In a pot add soaked tovar dal, moong dal, water, turmeric powder, degi red chilli powder, asafoetida, salt, ghee and cook it until cooked properly.
(Can also cook it in a cooker just add all the ingredients in the cooker and give it 2-3 whistles)
For Panjabi Dal Tadka
Preparation time 5 minutes
Cooking time 10 minutes
Serving 4
1 heaped tbsp Ghee , घी
1 tsp Cumin seeds , जीरा
1-2 cloves Garlic, chopped , लहसुन
1 inch Ginger, chopped , अदरक
1 medium Onion, chopped , प्याज
1 tsp Turmeric powder , हल्दी पाउडर
½ tsp Degi red chilli powder , देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
½ tsp Coriander powder , धनिया पाउडर
¼ tsp Asafoetida , हींग
1 medium Tomato, chopped , टमाटर
1 heaped cup Cooked dal , पकी हुई दाल
2 tbsp Coriander leaves, chopped , धनिया पत्ता
For Garnish
A pinch Degi red chilli powder , देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
fresh Coriander leaves , ताजा धनिया
Process
- In a pan heat ghee and add cumin seeds, garlic, ginger, onion and saute it for 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
- Now add turmeric powder, degi red chilli powder, coriander powder, asafoetida and mix everything properly and keep cooking for a minute.
- Add tomato and saute them property and then add the cooked dal, mix it properly and boil it for 5 minutes, once boiled properly add coriander leaves mix and switch off the flames.
- Remove in a serving bowl and garnish with degi red chilli powder and coriander leaves.
For Lucknow Dal Tadka
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 10 minutes
Serving 4
For Paste
1 medium Onion, roughly chopped , प्याज
2 cloves Garlic , लहसुन
1 inch Ginger , अदरक
1 tsp Degi red chilli powder , देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
½ tsp Coriander powder , धनिया पाउडर
½ tsp Garam masala , गरम मसाला
¼ tsp Asafoetida , हींग
2 heaped tbsp Curd , दही
Salt to taste , नमक स्वादानुसार
For Tempering
1 heaped tbsp Ghee , घी
½ tsp Shahi jeera or Black Cumin seeds , शाही जीरा
2 Green cardamom , हरी इलायची
1 Bay leaf , तेजपत्ता
Prepared Paste , तैयार किया हुआ पेस्ट
1 heaped cup Cooked dal , पकी हुई दाल
For Garnish
A pinch Coriander powder , धनिया पाउडर
A pinch Garam masala , गरम मसाला
A pinch Degi red chilli powder , देगी लाल मिर्च पाउडर
fresh Coriander leaves , ताजा धनिया
Process
For Paste
- In a blender jar add onion, garlic, ginger, degi red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, asafoetida, curd, salt and blend it into a smooth paste and keep aside for further use.
For Tempering
- In a pan heat ghee and add black cumin seeds, green cardamom, bay leaf let it crackle and add the prepared Paste.
- Cook the paste properly until it leaves ghee from sides and then add the cooked dal mix everything properly and boil it for 5 minutes.
- Switch off the flames and remove it in a serving bowl and garnish with coriander powder, garam masala, degi red chilli powder and fresh coriander leaves.