Kolkata Dhaba Style Tadka or Torka
Tadka, or “Torka” is basically the Punjabi ma ki dal or kaali dal recipe that has been heavily modified to make this rich and creamy Kolkata dhaba style dal.
Servings 4
Calories 296kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 tbsp chopped ginger
- 2 green chilies chopped
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 1/2 cup whole moong dal
- 1/2 cup whole urad dal
- 1/2 cup split gram dal
- 1/2 cup musoor dal
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp garam masala powder
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp kasoori methi crumbled
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp desi ghee
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander/cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Mix all the pulses/dal and soak them overnight. Next, boil them until well done. You can use a pressure cooker, but the cooking time will vary depending on the cooker. Drain the excess water and set the dal aside.
- Heat oil in (preferably) a cast iron skillet.
- Add onions and continue to cook until translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add ginger, garlic and chilies and cook until fragrant.
- Now add the chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
- Add the boiled lentils (no water).
- Sprinkle chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder and salt and continue to cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until oil separates.
- Sprinkle kasoori methi.
- Add butter, ghee, and chopped coriander leaves and remove from heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17.3g | Saturated Fat: 5.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 8.2g | Sugar: 4.3g | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 4mg