🌶️ Spicy Tadka Dal

A hearty, spicy, and comforting Indian dal finished with a sizzling tempering of ghee, garlic, and whole spices. Serve it with rice or roti for the perfect soul food.

🧂 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
For the Dal:
1/2 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)

1/4 cup moong dal (optional, for added softness)

2 cups water

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

Salt to taste

For the Masala Base:
1 small onion, finely chopped

1 small tomato, chopped

1–2 green chilies, slit

1/2 tsp red chili powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1/4 tsp garam masala (optional)

For the Tadka (Tempering):
2 tbsp ghee or oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

4–5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

2 dried red chilies

A pinch of hing (asafoetida)

6–8 curry leaves

👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Dal
Rinse dal thoroughly and pressure cook with water, turmeric, and a pinch of salt for 3–4 whistles, or until soft.

Mash lightly and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Masala
Heat 1 tsp oil or ghee in a pan. Add onions and sauté until soft.

Add tomatoes, green chilies, and cook until tomatoes are mushy.

Add chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Sauté for a minute.

Pour the cooked dal into this masala mixture. Adjust salt and consistency with water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.

Step 3: Make the Tadka
In a small pan, heat ghee.

Add mustard seeds and let them pop.

Add cumin, garlic, red chilies, hing, and curry leaves. Sauté till garlic is golden and fragrant.

Step 4: Combine and Serve
Pour the sizzling tadka over the simmering dal. Cover for 1–2 minutes to absorb flavors.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

🍚 Serve With:
Steamed basmati rice, jeera rice, or ghee chapati/paratha

Side of pickle, papad, or salad

💡 Welza Tip:
Enhance the flavor with Welza Whole Red Chillies, Cumin Seeds, and Hing — their aroma is what makes the tadka unforgettable!