5 Tadka Options To Add To Your Dal

By: Somdatta Saha

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Dal is a staple in every Indian household. What fascinates us is the variations in the humble dal recipe you get across India. Here're some tadka options to add to your dal.

1. Kalonji Tadka

Here, kalonji, red chilli, mustard oil and diced tomato are used to add tadka to a bowl of boiled dal (preferably masoor).

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2. Jeera Hing Tadka

All you need to do is temper hing, jeera and red chilli in a spoon of oil and add to the boiled dal. You may also add some grated ginger.

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3. Dhaba-Style Dal Tadka

Here, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and chillies are cooked with cumin, hing, dhania, red chilli powder etc and added to the boiled dal.

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4. Mustard Seed Tadka

Mustard seeds and red chillies are tempered along with some kind of soury element to make a refreshing bowl of dal.

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5. Sambar Dal Tadka

One of the most common tadka used in here includes mustard seeds, curry leaves, tamarind pulp, sambar masala and red chilli.

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