Simple Weeknight Dal Tadka

In homes across India, the gentle simmering of lentils signals comfort at the end of a long day. This nourishing dal tadka transforms humble split peas into something extraordinary through the ancient technique of tempering, where aromatic spices meet hot ghee in a fragrant sizzle. Golden turmeric tints the creamy lentils while tomatoes add a subtle tang, but the true magic happens when cumin seeds crackle in clarified butter alongside garlic and dried chillies, releasing their essential oils...