Lasooni Dal Tadka | Garlic Dal

Lasooni Dal Tadka is a simple and flavorful curry dish prepared with Masoor dhal lentil and essential Indian spices. What makes the dish unique and special is the garlicky flavor and aroma along with the ghee garnishing. Garlic Dal is an ideal side dish for Indian based rice dishes like jeera rice, pulao and wheat based dishes like roti and chappathi. The basic Dal preparation varies region wise both in ingredients as well as in preparatory methods. Lasooni Dal Tadka is one of the simplest ones and very tasty too. Pressure cooked Dal is mashed and seasoned in a generous quantity of aromatic ghee. Tempering does the miracle and the entire curry simply disappears in no time. The spiciness is mild and the texture is quite appealing. My family especially kid loves Lasooni Dal Tadka to every bit. There is no need of coaxing him to eat. I pack it for tiffin too and I am happy there is nothing left behind.

Garlic Dal is wholesome and quite soothing too compared to non vegetarian dishes that makes your tummy blot and gives that heavy feeling. Recently, I have started turning to vegetarian dishes and Lasooni Dal Tadka has out my favorite dish that is prepared almost every week at home. Not much labour is required for preparing Dal. With pressure cooking half of the job is over and you just need to temper the dish. Working mothers will find Lasooni Dal Tadka quite useful. Dal is rich in protein and other vital nutrients required for body. Do try this easy version of Lasooni Dal Tadka and let me know the feedback. Even newcomers can try the never fail dish at home. You can discover a well detailed Garlic Dal recipe here that will be appreciated by your family.

Lasooni Dal Tadka | Garlic Dal

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine North Indian

Servings 6 People

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups Masoor dhal
• 1 no. Onion small 
• 1/2 piece Tomato
• 2 nos. Green chilly
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp Cumin powder
• Salt as required

For Tempering

• 1 Clove Garlic chopped
• Few Curry leaves
• 3 Nos. Dried Red chilly
• 2 tbsp Ghee

Instructions

 

• First, in a pressure cook take dhal, tomato, onion, green chilly, turmeric powder, cumin powder, salt as required.
  
• Pour 4 cups water and pressure cook it for 2 whistles. Once the pressure settles down, mash the dal using a whisk.
  
• Take all the ingredients for seasoning.
  
• Further, in a pan heat 1 tbsp ghee and add chopped garlic and saute till it turns into light brown in color.
  
• Then add curry leaves, dried red chilly and saute for 10 seconds.
  
• Pour the tempering over dal and mix well and adjust the consistency of dhal by adding ½ cup water or more and heaating. Finally, enjoy Lasooni Dal Tadka with rice, chappati etc.
  

Notes

You can visit this link Drumstick Toor Dal Curry.

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