16/06/2026
Daal Tadka With Rice
Ingredients
For Dal:
1 cup arhar (toor) dal
3 cups water
½ tsp turmeric
Salt to taste
For Tadka:
1 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds
4-5 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 green chili (chopped)
1 onion (finely chopped)
1 tomato (finely chopped)
½ tsp red chili powder
A pinch of hing
Fresh coriander
For Rice:
1 cup rice
2 cups water
Method
1. Cook the Dal
Wash arhar dal well.
Pressure cook with water and turmeric for 3-4 whistles.
Once done, mash lightly and add salt.
2. Make the Tadka
Heat ghee in a pan.
Add cumin and hing.
Add garlic and green chili, sauté until fragrant.
Add onion and cook until golden.
Add tomato and cook until soft.
Add red chili powder and mix.
Pour this tadka over the cooked dal and simmer for 2 minutes.
3. Cook the Rice
Wash rice and soak for 15 minutes.
Cook with 2 cups water until fluffy.
Serving
Serve hot dal over plain rice with a little extra ghee, sliced onion, lemon, and papad for a comforting meal.