Firstly, soak 1 cup chana dal and 2 tbsp masoor dal for 30 minutes. You can also use moong dal in place of masoor dal.
Transfer the soaked dal to the pressure cooker.
Add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp salt, 1 tbsp ghee and 3 cup water.
Cover and pressure cook for 5 whistles or until the dal is cooked well.
Once the pressure is released, check whether the dal is well-cooked or not. Keep aside.
In a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee. add 1 bay leaf, 2 pods cardamom, 1 pod black cardamom, 1 tsp cumin and pinch hing. saute until the spices turn aromatic.
Add 5 cloves garlic and saute slightly.
Further add 1 onion, 1 tbsp ginger paste and saute until the onions turn golden brown.
Further keeping the flame on low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and ¾ tsp salt
Saute on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
Also, add 2 tomato and saute until the oil releases.
Now add in cooked dal and mix gently. adjust the consistency as required.
Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the dal absorbs the flavour.
Furthermore, in a pan heat 2 tbsp ghee, 1 tsp cumin, 2 dried red chilli and pinch chilli powder.
Pour the tempering over the dal.
Also add 2 tbsp coriander, 1 tsp kasuri methi and mix well.
Finally, enjoy Chana Dal Tadka Recipe with jeera rice.