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Dal Tadka and Jeera Rice Recipe

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Dhaba Style Dal Tadka and Jeera Rice
Prep
10 mins
Cook
30 mins
Serves
3 People

Ingredients List

  • 3/4 cup AllSquare Organic Toor Dal (Split Pigeon Pea)
  • 1/4 cup AllSquare Organic Chana Dal
  • 3 tbsp AllSquare Organic Cow Ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds (Jeera)
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2-3 dried red chillies
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp AllSquare Lakadong Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 pinch of Hing (Asafoetida)
  • Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • Rock salt to taste
  • 1 cup AllSquare Organic Basmati Rice (for Jeera Rice)
  • 1 tbsp AllSquare Organic Cow Ghee (for rice)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds (for rice)

Dal Tadka and Jeera Rice — Dhaba Style

A classic dhaba-style comfort meal made with AllSquare toor and chana dal, finished with a smoky garlic-cumin tadka in organic cow ghee, and served alongside fragrant jeera rice made with aged basmati rice.

Step-by-Step Directions

1
Wash the toor dal and chana dal together. Pressure cook with turmeric powder and 3 cups water for 3-4 whistles until soft.
2
Once cooked, lightly mash the dal and set aside. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
3
Heat AllSquare Cow Ghee in a small pan for the tadka. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and dried red chillies.
4
Add crushed garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant. Add chopped onions and cook until light brown.
5
Add tomatoes, Hing, red chilli powder and rock salt. Cook until the tomatoes turn soft and the oil separates.
6
Pour this tadka over the cooked dal and simmer together for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander.
7
For the jeera rice, heat ghee in a pot, add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add soaked basmati rice and sauté briefly.
8
Add water and salt, cook until the rice is fluffy and fully done. Serve hot alongside the dal tadka, with an extra dollop of AllSquare Cow Ghee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dal Tadka healthy for everyday meals? +

Yes, it's rich in plant protein and fibre, and using AllSquare organic dal and cold-pressed cow ghee keeps it wholesome for regular home meals.

Can I make Dal Tadka without a pressure cooker? +

Yes, simmer the dal in a covered pot on medium-low heat for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully soft.

What gives dhaba-style tadka its smoky flavour? +

The combination of ghee, garlic and dried red chillies cooked until fragrant creates that signature smoky dhaba aroma, even without a tandoor.

How long can I store leftover dal tadka? +

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat with a splash of water and a fresh tadka on top for best taste.

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