Janhvi Kapoor's favorite dahi tadka recipe: Perfect with roti and rice
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Ingredients
2 curd
Oil
Cumin seeds
Mustard seeds
Chana dal
Urad dal
2-3 green chilies
1 tbsp ginger
1 pinch asafoetida
2-3 red chilies
1 onion
½ chili powder
½ turmeric powder
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Prepare the curd
Whisk 2 cups of curd well and keep aside.
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Prepare the tempering
Heat oil, add cumin, mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, and asafoetida. Let spices crackle and lentils brown for a flavorful Dahi Tadka base
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Add spices and onion
Now add 2-3 chopped green chilies, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger and fry for 1 minute. Then add 1 finely chopped onion and fry it until it becomes light golden.
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Mix the spices
Now add 2-3 whole red chilies, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and mix well.
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Add curd
Turn off the gas, add whisked curd gradually, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Add 1/4 cup water if needed to adjust the consistency of the Dahi Tadka.
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Garnish and serve
Add salt to taste, sprinkle green coriander on top and serve hot tempered curd with roti or rice.