Dal Tadka

Ingredients

• 1 cup toor dal (pigeon pea lentils)
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 dried red chillies
• salt and coriander

Instructions

1. 1

   Pressure cook dal with water, turmeric and salt for 3 whistles (or boil 20 min).

   20 min
2. 2

   Prepare tadka: heat ghee, crackle cumin, fry garlic and red chillies until golden.

   2 min
3. 3

   Pour tadka over dal. Garnish with coriander and serve with rice or roti.