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Restaurant Style Mixed Dal Tadka (Mixed Indian Lentils) a popular mixed dal/lentil recipe from India where lentils are cooked and then tempered with choice of ghee, spices, and masala.
Restaurant Style Mixed Dal Tadka (Indian Style Mixed Lentils) is an extremely popular Dal from India and one of the MOST ordered Dal in the restaurants all over the world.
It’s a mix of 3-4 or even more dal, that are cooked together in spices, ghee (brown butter) and herbs.
Some make the dal extra spicy by adding lots of chilies and some make it kind of sweet-tangy by adding sugar/jaggery and dry mango powder or lime juice.
So there are tons of ‘Dal-Tadka‘ recipes but the one I’m sharing today is our favorite Restaurant Style Mixed Dal Tadka.For many vegetarians or vegans, dal is a great source of protein and fiber.
Hence whenever it’s made, I try to incorporate different dal’s to increase the protein level.
** However, you may add or reduce any dal of choice.
Now, that we covered the dal/lentils we are using, let us talk about our favorite thing that will add flavor and gorgeous color to it – Chowka (Tempering).
In a typical Indian household, we temper a lot of dals/chutneys/curry and sometimes even rice.
Some do it by using ghee (clarified butter) or oil (coconut/ olive/mustard) as a base and then your favorite spices are added along with few ingredients.
Don’t be worried, once, you read the steps, it would all look ‘easy-peasy‘ – I Promise and You can treat yourself to a luxurious flavorful recipe π
I’m giving this Restaurant Style Mixed Dal Tadka, a very rustic traditional tadka.
Hence we would be using a typical onion, tomato, garlic, chili masala along with cloves (for the aroma), cumin seeds, chili and asafetida (*Hing – to reduce bloating).
Now as these dal’s are high in protein and fiber, they also cause bloating at times hence we temper them using spices.
Dal-Tadka is usually served as an entree along with a side of sauteed vegetables and roti’s/rice.
*** For my VEGAN Friend’s: I would recommend making the temper using organic coconut oil or a mix of coconut & olive oil.
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Restaurant Style Mixed Dal Tadka (Mixed Lentils): a popular mixed dal/lentil recipe from India where lentils are cooked and then tempered with choice of ghee, spices, and masala.
20 Replies to "Restaurant Style Mixed Dal Tadka - Indian Style Mixed Lentils"
Michelle Lunn September 11, 2018 (2:42 pm)
Just finished making this and itβs absolutely delicious.
Molly Kumar September 11, 2018 (7:50 pm)
Thanks soooo much π So glad you liked it.
Katalina @ Peas & Peonies November 15, 2015 (4:00 am)
This dish is so flavorful, it would be so perfect with this cold weather, all the spices are amazing!
Molly Kumar November 16, 2015 (3:37 am)
Thanks Katalina, it’s absolute comfort food for this weather.
Revathi Palani November 14, 2015 (11:11 am)
Simple and scrumptious. The colors are so vibrant. Yummy.
Molly Kumar November 16, 2015 (3:51 am)
Thanks Revathi π
[email protected] November 14, 2015 (3:35 am)
My kind of food! It looks delicious. I’ll have mine extra spicy please!
Molly Kumar November 16, 2015 (4:05 am)
Oh, I’m so glad you liked it Mel and make it extra spicy π
Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners November 13, 2015 (2:32 pm)
Hi Molly,
I’m so glad to find your recipe today because I’m trying to learn more about Indian cooking because I adore the food! I’m on a curry kick at the moment but I have been researching this dish and trying to get the courage to cook it – and now I will with this recipe! Love the bright photos, too. Thanks!
Molly Kumar November 16, 2015 (4:10 am)
Hi Robyn, thanks for dropping by and I’m so happy you liked the recipe. Do give it a try – Hugs, Molly
Michele November 13, 2015 (3:31 am)
I have never made Dal at home.. but this looks completely doable. Looks like I’ll be heading to India Sweets and Spiced to get some ingredients very soon….
Molly Kumar November 13, 2015 (4:48 am)
I’m so glad you liked the recipe Michele, its pretty simple and tastes absolutely awesome with breads or rice π Thanks for visiting!
Dini @ The Flavor Bender November 13, 2015 (1:07 am)
This is so yummy Molly!! π I love tempered dal and it’s the ONLY way I used to eat dal – it’s still my absolute favourite way!! I love how this looks too.
Molly Kumar November 13, 2015 (4:52 am)
Thanks Dini and so true, even I eat Dal this way or this is the only way π
Kylee @ Kylee Cooks November 12, 2015 (8:19 pm)
What GORGEOUS colors in this!!
Looks fantastic!
Molly Kumar November 13, 2015 (4:52 am)
Thanks Kylee π
Derek November 12, 2015 (7:52 pm)
Beautiful! Love the colors you got going on here Molly. Excellent!
Molly Kumar November 13, 2015 (5:18 am)
Thanks Derek π
Germaine November 12, 2015 (7:48 pm)
Thank you for posting tis recipe. I LOVE dadka and will definitely be trying this!
Molly Kumar November 13, 2015 (4:53 am)
I’m glad you liked it, Thanks Germaine.