Garlic and Onion free Lentil with Tempering Recipe Video

Dal is very good for health and a good source of protein for all you non-meat eaters. This is very easy, simple and yet delicious and my all time comfort food with rice.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 
Boiled and mashed toor dal
 
1 green chilli finely chopped
 
1 tsp lime juice
 
finely chopped corriandar leaves
 
Oil 4 tsp
 
1 tsp mustard seeds
 
1 tsp cumin seeds
 
pinch of asafoetida
 
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
 
2 tsp chopped garlic
 
7 to 8 curry leaves
 
salt to taste

Directions

Wash toor dal and pressure cook until soft and mooshy.
Boil dal again by adding chopped green chillies.
After boiling the dal, turn off the heat. Now add Lemon juice, salt and corriandar leaves.
For Tdaka - Heat 4 tsp oil or ghee. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, hing, curry leaves and garlic.
Saute till garlic gets nice golden color. Add slit green chillies.
Pour tadka over dal and serve hot with rice or roti.

Editors Review

In India it is a practice adopted by some people to stay away from tamasic vegetables like onion and garlic. Check out this recipe by Madhura to make protein rich Indian Dal Tadka without garlic and with healthy Indian herbal seasonings. A great vegan treat!
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