Urad Dal Tadka

Dal tadka is amongst the most popular Indian lentils served at homes and in Indian restaurants across the world. It is traditionally made with Toor Dal (pigeon peas) or Masoor dal (red lentil). Dal Tadka is basically cooked dal with tadka. The English translation for tadka is“tempering”, and it is the technique in which whole or ground spices are briefly roasted in oil or ghee (clarified butter) in order to release their essential oils, thus making their flavour more aromatic. After roasting, the tadka is added to the dal.

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