Dinner in five minutes
Some evenings, heating something up is all you have energy for. That is when Haldiram's Dal Tadka comes to the rescue. It is a classic everyday lentil curry made with yellow lentils and chickpeas in a smooth tomato base with ginger, garlic, cumin and coriander. It is vegan and ready in minutes.
What does tadka mean?
Tadka is the technique that gives the dish its character: whole spices are quickly fried in hot oil or ghee and stirred into the pot at the end. It creates a warm, rounded flavour that is hard to achieve any other way – and here it is already done for you.
How to serve dal tadka
- Dal chawal: Spoon it over freshly cooked basmati rice – simple comfort food.
- With bread: Dip warm naan or roti into the creamy lentils.
- As a side: Serve next to a vegetable dish or chicken for a complete Indian-style dinner.
Make it even better
Top with a spoonful of yoghurt, fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon. For extra depth, fry a pinch of hing and some cumin in a little ghee and drizzle it over just before serving.
How to heat
Heat in the microwave or in a saucepan, stirring, until piping hot. Done!
Keep a few packs in the cupboard for busy evenings – order Dal Tadka here.
