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Dal Tadka

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For every toddler in Australia, Dal Tadka is a great and delicious one-pot meal. This nutritious and flavourful dish is packed with protein, healthy fats and other important nutrients that young ones need for balanced growth. The preparation process is simple and straightforward, making it an ideal choice for busy parents. Plus, the mix of textures and flavours make Dal Tadka a perfect choice to inspire even the pickiest eaters!

General Information

Ingredients

400g Toor dal
30g Ghee or 30ml oil
1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida
2 medium sized Ripe Tomatoes, diced
3 Green chillies, chopped (remove seeds before chopping, unless desired spiciness)
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
2 tablespoons Desiccated Coconut
A handful of Coriander Leaves, chopped

Directions

Start by washing the toor dal in a pot for a few minutes under running water. Then, pour enough water to cover the dal and set it aside.
Heat the ghee or oil in a pan. Once hot, add the mustard and cumin seeds into the pan. Let them splutter and crackle.
As the seeds start to crackle, add asafoetida, and let it cook for a few seconds.
Now, add in the tomatoes and green chillies and cook them till they become soft, stirring occasionally.
Add the turmeric powder, desiccated coconut and coriander leaves. Give it a good mix.
Now, add the toor dal to the pan and stir everything together.
Add about 1 cup of water to the pan and let the dal simmer on low heat.
Let the dal cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the dal is cooked, turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.