Pumpkin Dal with Garlic Tadka Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Pumpkin Dal with Garlic Tadka Recipe, we will be cooking all the ingredients for the dal in a pressure cooker

Step 2: First, get all the ingredients ready

Step 3: Wash the dal, cut the pumpkin and the remaining ingredients ready

Step 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

Step 5: Cook until you hear two whistles

Step 6: After a couple of whistles, turn the heat to low and simmer for a couple of minutes and turn off the heat

Step 7: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 8: Once the pressure has released, open the cooker and give the dal a stir and transfer to a serving bowl

Step 9: Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

Step 10: For the garlic tadka, heat ghee in a small tadka pan on medium heat

Step 11: Add the cumin seeds, garlic and red chilies

Step 12: Allow them to roast for a few seconds and pour the tadka over the dal

Step 13: Serve the Pumpkin Dal with Garlic Tadka Recipe along with steamed rice, papad and achaar for a quick weeknight dinner