
Adding a pinch of salt to hot oil can reduce splattering during tadka by absorbing moisture from ingredients and the pan.

Tadka, also known as tempering, is the process of heating oil or ghee and adding spices to release their flavours. Read on.

That single spoon of besan in tadka quietly adds thickness, warmth and depth, making simple Indian food taste balanced and complete.

If you struggle with bitter spices during tadka, here is your simple guide to cooking them the right way.