A simple and hearty dal rice can be a sure winner for a cozy and comforting meal any time of the day !!
Super simple to make, quick, wholesome and healthiest with many variations across different regions but not wrong to say a go to meal in Indian cuisine.
Mixed Dal Tadka
Ingredients-
Masoor Dal, Soaked and Rinsed, 1 cup
Toor Dal, Soaked and Rinsed, 1 cup
Split Moong Dal, Soaked and Rinsed, 1 cup
Green chillies, 4, fine chopped
Dried red chillies, 3
Curry leaves, 8-10
Ginger garlic paste, 1 tbsp
Onion, 1 medium, fine chopped
Tomatoes, 2, fine chopped
Mustard seeds, 1 tbsp
Cumin Seeds, 1 tbsp
Hing (Aesophotida), 1/2 tsp
Ghee, 4 tbsp
Salt, 2 tbsp
Chilli powder, 1 tbsp
Coriander powder, 1 tbsp
Garam masala, 1 tbsp
Turmeric, 1 tsp
Lime juice, 2 tbsp
Cilantro, fine chopped, 1 cup
Recipe-
Add all toor dal, whole masoor dal, split moong dal with 1 tbsp salt, 1/2 tsp each of turmeric, hing (aesophotida) and 6 cups water until 6 whistles on medium flame. Let it sit aside to cool down.
In a pan on medium heat add ghee. When the pan is heated, add 1 tsp each of mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let it sputter then add 3 chopped green chillies, 8-10 curry leaves, dried red chillies. Cook for a minute on low flame.Then add 1 cup finely chopped onions with 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste. Cook for 5-7 mins until onions are cooked. Add 1 cup chopped tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are soft and cooked. Then add 1 tsp each of chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt. Saute for about a min and then add cooked dal into it with 2 cups water. Cover and let it simmer for about 6-8 mins on medium heat.
Add fresh chopped coriander with 2 tbsp lime juice and serve hot with some steamed rice. Enjoy your wholesome meal.
Happy Eating :D
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