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    Char Dal Tadka | How to make Yellow Dal Tadka

    Published: Nov 12, 2018 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 9 Comments

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    Char Dal Tadka or Yellow Mixed Dal Tadka is a simple and easy dal that can be served with pulkas. The dal is mild on the stomach and tastes wonderful.

    I chose to make this yellow dals and highlighted the colour by including turmeric powder as well. We make a simple dal with pulka at least once a week and part from this Char Dal, we also make other mixed dal  Everybody loves this simple one with hot piping ghee loaded pulkas.

    This Yellow Dal is my second choice for colourful dishes in BM#94 Week 2. You may ask what's colourful in this dish, well I felt the whole plate looked colourful and we were so happy with the combination.

    Yellow Mixed Dal Tadka

    Char Dal Tadka | How to make Yellow Dal Tadka

    To be Pressure Cooked

    1/4 cup Toor Dal
    1/4 cup Masoor Dal
    1/4 cup Chana Dal
    1/4 cup Yellow Split Moong Dal
    A pinch Turmeric

    For Tempering

    2 tbsp Onions
    1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
    1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
    2 tsp Ghee
    3 nos Green Chilies
    1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
    4 cloves Garlic
    A pinch Asafoetida
    Handful Curry Leaves
    Salt to taste

    Wash and pressure all the dals together along with turmeric powder. Slightly mash it.
    Heat a kadai with ghee, temper with hing, curry leaves, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, green chilies, saute well. Then add the chopped onions, cook till it turns colour. Add the red chili powder and combine.
    Add the cooked dal and bring to a boil after adding the required amount of water.
    Serve hot with Pulkas

    Char Dal Tadka

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    Yellow Mixed Dal Tadka
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    Char Dal Tadka | How to make Yellow Dal Tadka

    Char Dal Tadka or Yellow Mixed Dal Tadka is a simple and easy dal that can be served with pulkas. The dal is mild on the stomach and tastes wonderful.
    Course Main Dish – Gravies
    Cuisine North Indian
    Keyword Easy Dal for Roti
    By Cook Method Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
    Occasion Meals for Two
    By Diet Healthy Recipes
    Dish Type North Indian Dals
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    To be Pressure Cooked

    • 1/4 cup Toor Dal
    • 1/4 cup Masoor Dal
    • 1/4 cup Chana Dal
    • 1/4 cup Yellow Split Moong Dal
    • A Pinch Turmeric Powder

    For Tempering

    • 2 tbsp Onions
    • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 2 tsp Ghee
    • 3 nos Green Chilies
    • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • 4 cloves Garlic
    • A Pinch Asafoetida
    • Handful Curry Leaves
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Wash and pressure all the dals together along with turmeric powder. Slightly mash it.
    • Heat a kadai with ghee, temper with hing, curry leaves, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, green chilies, saute well. Then add the chopped onions, cook till it turns colour. Add the red chili powder and combine.
    • Add the cooked dal and bring to a boil after adding the required amount of water.
    • Serve hot with Pulkas
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    Other dals you can try - Masoor Dal Tadka, Lasooni Moong Dal Tadka, Dal Tadka Restaurant Style, Tadka Dal

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    Comments

    1. usha says

      November 13, 2018 at 10:53 pm

      That is indeed a colorful plate. Yes, simple dals with ghee tadka taste amazing with both rice and phulkas.

      Reply
    2. Pavani says

      November 15, 2018 at 7:03 am

      Great pick for the theme Valli. That dal is simple and absolutely delicious. The whole plate looks inviting.

      Reply
    3. harini says

      November 15, 2018 at 7:49 am

      Definitely a colorful plate, Valli. The combination of the dals and the spices makes it a perfect accompaniment to rice or roti.

      Reply
    4. Sushma Pinjala says

      November 15, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      Such a simple yet delicious and colorful dal. Good one

      Reply
    5. Priya Suresh says

      November 17, 2018 at 11:39 pm

      Wow, with those mixed dals, am sure this char dal tadka will definitely please my family. With rice or rotis, am sure none will miss some gourmet gravies here.

      Reply
    6. gayathriraani says

      November 20, 2018 at 3:04 pm

      That platter looks fantastic Valli. We used to have chapati dal combo frequently and is one of our fav dishes. Yum.

      Reply
    7. Annapurnaz says

      November 20, 2018 at 4:07 pm

      Loved your this line ' the whole plate looks colourful'. Indeed the whole plate looks so. This type of simple dal is a must have for my dal lover family along with some spicy and tangy chutney

      Reply
    8. Sharmila says

      November 28, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      Dal with rotis always tasted so good!! And with an extra tbsp of ghee while serving will be amazing..

      Reply
    9. code2cook says

      November 29, 2018 at 9:07 pm

      love this combination of dal to make. Long back when I learnt cooking one of friends told me the reason to have this mixture. Looks inviting for sure.

      Reply

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