Cost Breakdown

Critical Success Points

• • Sauté the onion until translucent without burning it
• • Do not let the powdered spices burn while mixing
• • Uncovered cooking: monitor water level to prevent the dal from sticking
• • Prepare the tadka just before serving to retain the crunch of the garlic

Safety Warnings

• • Hot oil can splatter: handle with care.
• • Do not let the spices burn, they can become bitter and emit smoke.
• • Use oven mitts to remove the small pan from the heat.