Pairs well with Dal Tadka & Spicy Aloo Sabji
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Dal Tadka & Spicy Aloo Sabji
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A comforting and flavorful South Indian style dal tadka paired with spicy dry roasted potatoes (aloo sabji). This recipe highlights the classic combination of lentils and potatoes with a special tadka (tempering) that brings out rich aromas and taste.
00:25:00 total
Serves 3
medium
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Ingredients
- oil - 3-4 tbsp (for tadka)
- mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp (small mustard seeds for tadka)
- garlic cloves - 2-3 (finely chopped for tadka)
- curry leaves - 2-3 sprigs (for tadka)
- ginger - 1 inch (peeled and finely chopped for tadka)
- dry kashmiri red chillies - 5-7 total (2-3 roughly chopped and 3-4 finely chopped for tadka)
- onion - 2 medium (finely chopped for tadka)
- tender coriander stem - 1 tbsp (finely chopped for tadka)
- salt - to taste (for tadka, aloo, and dal)
- oil - 2-3 tbsp (for spicy aloo)
- potatoes - 4 large (boiled and diced)
- degi red chilli powder - 1 tsp (for spicy aloo)
- turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp (for spicy aloo)
- prepared tadka - 1/4 cup (used in spicy aloo)
- prepared tadka - watch the video to see (used in dal tadka)
- toor dal - 2 cups (cooked)
- chana dal - 2 cups (cooked)
- water - 1 1/2 cups (to adjust consistency of dal)
- sugar - 1 tsp (for dal tadka)
- curry leaves - 1 sprig (roughly crushed for dal tadka)
- ghee - 1/2 tsp (to finish dal tadka)
- coriander sprig - for garnish (for spicy aloo and dal tadka)
Instructions
- Prepare Tadka: Heat oil in a kadai. Add mustard seeds, garlic cloves, and curry leaves. When mustard seeds crackle, add ginger and dry kashmiri red chillies and sauté for a minute. Add onions, tender coriander stems, and salt. Cook for 4-5 minutes until onions turn light golden. Add finely chopped dry kashmiri red chillies and curry leaves. Mix well and turn off the heat. Keep aside.
- Prepare Spicy Aloo: Heat oil in a pan. Add boiled and diced potatoes. Sprinkle degi red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook on medium flame for 4-5 minutes. Add about 1/4 cup of the prepared tadka and mix well. Garnish with coriander sprig and keep warm.
- Prepare South Indian Style Dal Tadka: In a handi or pot, add the remaining prepared tadka, cooked toor dal, cooked chana dal, and water to adjust consistency. Simmer on medium flame for 10-12 minutes. Add sugar, roughly crushed curry leaves, and ghee. Mix well and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with coriander sprig.
- Serve: Serve the dal tadka hot with spicy aloo sabji and steamed rice.
