THE SPICE MAGIC KITCHEN
Dal tadka
Soft yellow mung dal receives a cumin, garlic and hing tempering.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
SPICE MAGICTurmeric Root PowderView this spice →
SPICE MAGICCumin Seeds Whole (Jeera)View this spice →
SPICE MAGICAsafoetida Ground (Hing)View this spice →
SPICE MAGICKashmiri Chili PowderView this spice →
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan; small skillet.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Cook dal
Bring to boil, then low
Have readyDal, water, turmeric, salt
- Simmer dal with water, turmeric and salt.
Illustrative preparation stage 2 Toast
Medium-low
Have readyGhee, cumin, garlic
- Fry cumin and garlic in ghee.
SPICE MAGICAsafoetida Ground (Hing)View this spice →Next: Bloom hing ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Illustrative preparation stage 4 Combine
Off heat
Have readyTempering, lemon juice
- Stir tempering and lemon juice into dal.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Basmati rice
Roti
Cucumber slices
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Recipe development status
Untested original draft; kitchen review is required before publication.
Measuring your ingredients
Metric weights are preferred; US volumes are approximate.
Kitchen tip 3
Check the hing label for wheat or other carrier ingredients if cooking for allergies.
Ingredients and allergens
Allergen check: includes milk. Check all packaged ingredients, including spice blends, and separate serving suggestions.
Kitchen tip 5
Compounded hing may include wheat flour; check the actual pouch label before making any gluten-free claim.
FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF