dal tadka, restaurant style dal tadka | how to make dal tadka | Food Stuff

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp cream (optional)
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp kasuri methi/dry fenugreek leaves, crushed
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
• 5-6 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp grated or chopped ginger (optional)
• a pinch of asafoetida/hing
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2-3 red chilies
• salt as required
• ½ cup masoor dal/split pink lentils
• ½ cup tuvar dal/ split pigeon pea lentils
• 1 medium size tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp turmeric powder/haldi
• 2 cups water