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Hing Dal Tadka

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Cook Time

30 min

Servings

2–3

Ingredients

  • Toor dal – 1 cup
  • Water – 3 cups
  • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Ghee – 1 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds (jeera) – ½ tsp
  • Hing (Asafoetida) – 1 small pinch
  • Dry red chilli – 1 (optional)
  • Fresh coriander – for garnish (optional)

Ingredients

Cook the Dal

Wash the toor dal and pressure cook it with water, turmeric, and salt until soft and well cooked. Mash lightly and keep aside.

Prepare the Tadka

Heat ghee in a small pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle on medium heat.

Add Hing

Lower the flame and add a small pinch of hing. Let it bloom for 1–2 seconds. Do not burn.

Combine & Serve

Add dry red chilli if using and immediately pour the tadka over the cooked dal. Mix well and garnish with coriander.

Instructions

Cook the Dal

Wash the toor dal and pressure cook it with water, turmeric, and salt until soft and well cooked. Mash lightly and keep aside.

Prepare the Tadka

Heat ghee in a small pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle on medium heat.

Add Hing

Lower the flame and add a small pinch of hing. Let it bloom for 1–2 seconds. Do not burn.

Combine & Serve

Add dry red chilli if using and immediately pour the tadka over the cooked dal. Mix well and garnish with coriander.

Servings

Serve hot with steamed rice, jeera rice, or plain roti. Pairs well with a light sabzi or curd.

Why This Spice Matters

Hing enhances aroma, replaces onion-garlic flavour, and makes lentils easier to digest — turning a simple dal into a balanced, comforting meal.

Keywords:hing dal recipe, jain dal tadka, asafoetida dal, simple indian dal, no onion no garlic dal

Ingredients

Hing Dal Tadka

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