Dal Tadka
Comfort food - yellow lentils tempered with cumin, garlic, and ghee
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Cooking steps
Rinse the toor dal in a few changes of water, then drain.
Put the dal, water, turmeric and a little salt in a pressure cooker and close the lid.
Pressure-cook on medium heat for 4 whistles (about 12 minutes).
Turn off the heat and let the pressure drop on its own before opening.
Mash the dal with a whisk or ladle, adding a little hot water if it is too thick.
Heat the ghee in a small pan for the tadka.
Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
Add the onion and green chillies and sauté.
Add the garlic and fry briefly, stirring.
Add the tomato and cook, stirring.
Pour the tadka over the dal and stir it in.
Taste the dal and add more salt if needed.
Garnish with coriander and serve hot with rice.
