## Pumpkin Dal with Garlic Tadka Recipe (North Indian Recipes Style)
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Pumpkin Dal with Garlic Tadka Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **North Indian Recipes Dinner**, this dish is **Diabetic Friendly** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Total time:** 45 minutes
**Cuisine:** North Indian Recipes
**Course:** Dinner
**Diet:** Diabetic Friendly
### Ingredients for Pumpkin Dal with Garlic Tadka Recipe:
* 1/4 cup Arhar dal (Split Toor Dal)
* 1/4 cup Yellow Moong Dal (Split)
* 1/4 cup Masoor Dal (Whole)
* 1 inch Ginger – grated
* 2 Green Chillies – slit
* 1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
* 1 Bay leaves (tej patta)
* 2 Tomatoes – finely chopped
* 250 grams Kaddu (Parangikai/ Pumpkin) – peeled and chopped
* Salt – to taste
* Sunflower Oil – for cooking
* 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1 teaspoon Ghee
* 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 4 cloves Garlic
* 2 Dry Red Chillies
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Pumpkin Dal with Garlic Tadka Recipe:
1. we will be cooking all the ingredients for the dal in a pressure cooker.
2. First, get all the ingredients ready.
3. Wash the dal, cut the pumpkin and the remaining ingredients ready.
4. Add all the ingredients into the pressure cooker (except the ingredients for the tadka), add 2-1/2 cups of water, salt and cover the pressure cooker.
5. Cook until you hear two whistles.
6. After a couple of whistles, turn the heat to low and simmer for a couple of minutes and turn off the heat.
7. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
8. Once the pressure has released, open the cooker and give the dal a stir and transfer to a serving bowl.
9. Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste.
10. For the garlic tadka, heat ghee in a small tadka pan on medium heat.
11. Add the cumin seeds, garlic and red chilies.
12. Allow them to roast for a few seconds and pour the tadka over the dal.
13. Serve the Pumpkin Dal with Garlic Tadka Recipe along with steamed rice, papad and achaar for a quick weeknight dinner.
### Tips for the Best Pumpkin Dal with Garlic Tadka Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Adjust the level of spices like chili powder to suit your personal taste.
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