Tadka is a hindi word for 'tempering'. The spices and herbs are fried in oil so that they can release essential oils and thus add the flavour, aroma and taste remarkably to the dish. Learn how to make dal tadka at home in a easy way!
You can use toor dal along with masoor dal or toor dal with bengal gram also. If you've charcoal you can use that to give a smoky flavour to the dish.