Dahi tadka is a popular Indian dish made with yogurt (dahi) that is tempered with various spices and sometimes garnished with herbs like coriander. The tempering typically includes ingredients like mustard seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, dried red chilies, and curry leaves, which are fried in oil or ghee until fragrant and then poured over the yogurt. This dish is often served as a side dish or accompaniment to main courses like rice or roti. It offers a flavorful and tangy taste with a hint of spice.

Dahi Tadka is a delightful side dish perfect for pairing with curries, dals, or vegetables. Elevate plain yogurt with a burst of flavor in no time. Recreate the restaurant-style Dahi Tadka effortlessly at home with this simple recipe. With just a few ingredients, you can create a zesty tempering for the yogurt. If you're tired of the usual cucumber or boondi raita, give this hearty Dahi Tadka a try. For those who enjoy spice, add dry red chilies or slit green chilies into the tempering. To add a refreshing twist to the yogurt, tear a few mint leaves and blend them with the tempering.

Dahi Tadka : Ingredients

2 cups whisked slightly sour yogurt

as required salt

2 tbsp oil

1 small onion finely chopped

1 small tomato finely chopped

4-5 garlic cloves , chopped( optional )

1 tsp cumin

½ tsp mustard

pinch of hing

Pinch of garam masala ( optional )

2 dried red chilli

few curry leaves

¼ tsp cumin powder

½ tsp coriander powder

¼ tsp turmeric

1 tsp chilli powder

2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped

Method :

• To start, in a large bowl, combine 2 cups of slightly sour thick yogurt with ½ tsp of salt, whisking until smooth, then set aside.

• In a pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil , splutter mustard seeds , cumin seeds , allow to sautee till cumin is aromatic , add red chilies , allow to become crisp , and sauté cloves of garlic until golden brown.

• furthermore add chopped onion and tomato , sautee till softened.

• Next, add a pinch of asafoetida, and a few curry leaves, allowing the tempering to sizzle on medium heat. Turn off the flame.

• add ¼ tsp of cumin powder, ½ tsp of coriander powder, ¼ tsp of turmeric, tiny pinch of garam masala ( optional ) and 1 tsp of chili powder, sautéing until fragrant.

• Pour the tempering with the softened onion tomato mixture over the whisked yogurt mixture.

• add 2 tbsp of chopped coriander leaves and mix well.

• Finally, serve the dahi tadka with roti or paratha.

• Do not heat the mixture after adding to yogurt .

• Enjoy dahi tadka with rotis , paratha or Jeera rice .