Dhal Tadka

Tadka is a generic term which refers to adding the spices to the hot oil or Ghee and then adding this tadka into your dish.

Ingredients needed :

• Toor dhal - 3/4 cup
• Moong dhal - 1/4 cup
• Tomato, Chopped - 1 cup
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Dhania powder - 1/2 tsp
• Jeera Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Oil - little
• Lemon Juice - little
• Salt - to taste.

For Tadka :

• Onion - 1
• Garlic clove, Chopped - 2
• Ginger, Grated - little
• Cumin Seeds - 1 tbsp
• Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
• Hing powder - little
• Curry Leaves - one string
• Green chili - 1 

For Garnish :

Chopped Coriander leaves

Method :

Clean, wash dals add tomatoes, turmeric , water and pressure cook till done.. once the pressure is released, Whisk the mixture a little bit. Heat a kadai add Cooked dal mixture + salt + dhaniya powder + Jeera powder and bring it to boil then a add lemon juice and transfer it to the serving bowl ..

In the same kadai clean it with water then heat it again add oil + mustard and cumin seeds + green chili + ginger garlic grated + curry leaves + hing powder + onion and fry it for few mins..once done add it to the cooked dal and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.