Recipes
How to make restaurant-style dal tadka at home
Our chefs share the simple tempering trick that turns everyday lentils into something special.
Dal tadka is the dish our team cooks for themselves after a long shift – humble, comforting and ready in under 40 minutes.
Cook the lentils low and slow
Simmer yellow lentils with turmeric and salt until they collapse into a silky purée. Don’t rush this step – texture is everything.
Finish with a sizzling tadka
Heat ghee until shimmering, add cumin, garlic and dried chilli, then pour it straight over the dal. That sizzle is where all the flavour lives.
