{"id":317735,"date":"2025-11-25T09:38:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T09:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/egg-tadka-torka-dal-kolkata-street-food\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T09:38:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T09:38:59","slug":"egg-tadka-torka-dal-kolkata-street-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=317735","title":{"rendered":"Egg Tadka\/Torka Dal &#8211; KOLKATA Street Food"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default1=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever eaten at a roadside <strong>Kolkata dhaba<\/strong>, chances are you\u2019ve tasted the legendary <strong>Bengali Egg Tadka Dal<\/strong> \u2014 a smoky, spicy, and protein-packed lentil curry enriched with scrambled eggs. Egg Tadka or Torka is a wholesome meal that you can even <strong>enjoy vegetarian by skipping the egg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p> <span id=\"more-35139\"\/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-02.jpg\" alt=\"Egg Tarka Dal\" data-skip-lazy=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-02.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-02-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-02-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-02-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Bengali Egg Tadka Dal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Egg Tadka Dal<\/strong> also referred to as <strong>Dimer Torka <\/strong>or <strong>Anda Tadka<\/strong>, is a popular Bengali street food where <strong>cooked lentils (dal)<\/strong> are tossed with a <strong>masala base<\/strong> of onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic, and spices, then mixed with <strong>whisked eggs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Add a <strong>dollop of butter<\/strong> and enjoy it with your choice of paratha, roti or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/instant-naan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Naan<\/a>. This <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dhaba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dhaba <\/a>style rich <strong>lentil-based dish <\/strong>is hearty and comforting!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-03.jpg\" alt=\"Bengali egg torka Dal\" class=\"wp-image-46721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-03.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-03-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-03-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-03-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-03.jpg\" alt=\"Bengali egg torka Dal\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-46721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-03.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-03-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-03-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-03-180x270.jpg 180w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients you need for Egg Tadka\/Torka<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Beans and Lentils<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Green Mung Beans <\/strong>are a must, which is sometime mixed with split <strong>Black Gram (Urad Daal) or Chana Daal<\/strong>. If you are used to cooking different variety of dal you will realize that each gives a different texture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Garlic, ginger and chili paste <\/strong>&#8211;  You will need the ginger, garlic and chili paste twice in this dish. Once when you are boiling the beans and<\/p>\n<p><strong>Red onion and Tomatoes <\/strong>&#8211; You can use white or red onion. Just like garlic ginger and chili paste, you will need finely chopped red onion and tomato twice in this dish. Once while boiling the lentils and beans and the second time while making the tadka.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spices <\/strong>&#8211; You need a spice paste of cumin powder, coriander powder, chili powder and turmeric. You will also need kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves). It is one of the key ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eggs<\/strong> &#8211; Egg is whisked and added on top once the dish is almost ready. You can choose to keep it vegetarian and skip the egg.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps to prepare: <\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-04.jpg\" alt=\"Steps to prepare\" class=\"wp-image-46722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-04.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-04-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-04-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-04-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-04.jpg\" alt=\"Steps to prepare\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-46722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-04.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-04-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-04-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-04-180x270.jpg 180w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>1-<\/strong> Soak the green mung and chana dal too (if using). Soak it for overnight for quick cooking. If you don&#8217;t have enough time, then soak in hot water and keep it covered for at least 1 hour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2-<\/strong> When ready to prepare, take a pressure cooker and heat some ghee with oil. Add cumin seeds and some of the ginger garlic chili paste. Saut\u00e9 for a few seconds and then add chopped onion. Season with salt and cook the onion until it&#8217;s softened.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3- <\/strong>In a bowl, add all the ground spices and mix with little water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4-<\/strong> Add the spice paste to the pressure cooker and cook the spices for a few minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-05.jpg\" alt=\"Steps to prepare\" class=\"wp-image-46723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-05.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-05-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-05-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-05-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-05.jpg\" alt=\"Steps to prepare\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-46723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-05.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-05-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-05-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-05-180x270.jpg 180w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>5-<\/strong> Add the tomatoes and toss it around and cook the spices for a few more minutes, or until you see the oil releasing on the side.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6 &#8211; <\/strong>Add the soaked lentils and beans, pour hot water and boil the lentils. Once done, let it pressure settle before you open the lid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7-<\/strong> In a separate pan, add butter or ghee and add remaining of the ginger garlic paste along with dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi). Add the remaining of the onion and tomato and cook until softened.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8- <\/strong>Finally, add the boiled beans and lentils and stir it around. Pour water if needed to improve the gravy consistency of the torka dal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-06.jpg\" alt=\"Steps to prepare\" class=\"wp-image-46724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-06.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-06-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-06-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-06-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-06.jpg\" alt=\"Steps to prepare\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-46724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-06.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-06-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-06-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-06-180x270.jpg 180w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>9-<\/strong> Whisk three eggs nicely and then drizzle it to the dal. If you are vegetarian, or wish to not use egg, skip this step.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10-<\/strong> Finally, add a little more kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) and finely chopped cilantro leaves before serving.<\/p>\n<p>While serving, you can garnish with thinly sliced ginger and sliced green chili.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-01.jpg\" alt=\"Bengali Egg Torka Dal\" class=\"wp-image-46719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-01.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-01-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-01-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-01-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-01.jpg\" alt=\"Bengali Egg Torka Dal\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-46719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-01.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-01-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-01-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-01-180x270.jpg 180w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preparing the dish in Instant Pot or Electric\/ Indian Pressure Cooker<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I use a regular Indian pressure cooker to boil the bean and daal. You can use Instant too. Before serving add<\/p>\n<p>You can definitely make the entire dish in the instant pot or Electric\/ Indian Pressure Cooker too.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Keynote<\/span>:<\/strong> <strong>One keynote to remember when you are making this Egg Torka Daal is to make sure you do not cook the texture too mushy or too watery.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Enjoy Egg Torka\/Tadka warm with your choice of bread. I feel roomali roti is the perfect pairing or Naan or Pav, but on a busy day even our regular Indian roti or paratha is great.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More lentil based dish to try:<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/mung-bean-and-kale-daal\/\">Mung Bean and Kale Daal<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/palak-pesarattu-spinach-mung-bean-crepe\/\">Palak Pesarattu | Spinach Mung Bean Cr\u00eape<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/daal-poori-deep-fried-indian-bread-stuffed-with-lentils-guest-post\/\">Dal Paratha<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/quinoa-dosa\/\">Quinoa Dosa<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/dal-idli\/\">Dal Idli<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761681947218\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which lentils work best for this recipe?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Typically, green mung dal with chana dal are used as together these two variety of lentils, create a lovely texture combination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761682009985\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make this dish vegan (without eggs)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes \u2014 to make it vegan-friendly, simply omit the eggs and ghee. Instead, use just oil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1761682061468\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is this dish best served with anything in particular?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes \u2014 this dish goes well with steamed rice, jeera (cumin) rice, or Indian breads like roti, naan or paratha. A side of fresh salad or yogurt helps balance the richness of the dal and eggs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-35160\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"35160\" data-servings=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-pc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-03-500x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Bengali egg torka Dal\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playfulcooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bengali-egg-torka-dal-03-500x500.jpg\" class=\"lazyload attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"Bengali egg torka Dal\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Bengali Egg Tadka Dal<\/h2>\n<p> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-author-with-image\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-author-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 50%;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8f960508fc5acd7c79a3c1aa6c078c41a6b3de7bd4996626270f0b288f1c1d56?s=30&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8f960508fc5acd7c79a3c1aa6c078c41a6b3de7bd4996626270f0b288f1c1d56?s=60&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-30 photo\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 50%;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8f960508fc5acd7c79a3c1aa6c078c41a6b3de7bd4996626270f0b288f1c1d56?s=30&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8f960508fc5acd7c79a3c1aa6c078c41a6b3de7bd4996626270f0b288f1c1d56?s=60&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"lazyload avatar avatar-30 photo\" height=\"30\" width=\"30\"\/><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-light\">Kankana Saxena<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">If you\u2019ve ever eaten at a roadside <strong>Kolkata dhaba<\/strong>, chances are you\u2019ve tasted the legendary <strong>Bengali Egg Tadka Dal<\/strong> \u2014 a smoky, spicy, and protein-packed lentil curry enriched with scrambled eggs. Egg Tadka or Torka is a wholesome meal that you can even <strong>enjoy vegetarian by skipping the egg<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">40<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-container-columns-spaced\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Bengali Cuisine<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Bengali<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-35160 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-initial-servings=\"\" data-recipe=\"35160\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">0<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">Serves 4<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">686<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-35160-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"35160\" data-servings=\"0\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">split chickpea<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(chana dal)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">green mung beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(finely chopped)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 and \u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">inch<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh ginger<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(thinly slice half of it and finely chop the rest)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">green chili<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">((finely chop one of it and slit the second one))<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red onion<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(6 oz, finely chop)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomato<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(6oz, finely chop)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(whisked in a bowl and keep aside)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Ghee<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Few sprigs of cilantro leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Spices<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cumin seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">turmeric powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cumin powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">coriander powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chili powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kasuri methi<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(dried fenugreek leaves)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-35160-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"35160\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-35160-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Wash the mung beans and split chickpea and then soak it together overnight or at least for a few hours. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-35160-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Prep before cooking<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Make a paste of ginger, garlic and green chili. <\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Finely chop the onion and finely chop the tomato. <\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Make a spice paste by add turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder and chili powder to a bowl and mix with water. <\/span><span style=\"display: block;\">Finely chop the cilantro leaves and keep aside to be used right at the end. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-35160-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">When you are ready to prepare, heat a pressure cooker and add 1 tablespoon ghee plus oil. Sprinkle cumin seeds and let it sizzle. Next, add half of the ginger garlic and chili paste and let it sizzle. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-35160-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Scatter \u2154 of the chopped onion, sprinkle with salt and stir it around to soften the onion. Next, add \u2154 of the chopped tomato and stir it around. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-35160-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Next, pour the spice paste you prepped earlier and pour it to the pressure cooker. Let the spice paste cook for 5 minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-35160-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the soaked beans to the pressure cooker and pour some water. Then close the lid and let it whistle at medium heat, 3 times. Switch off the heat and let it release the pressure gradually. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-35160-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">For the tadka\/torka, in a heavy bottom skillet or pan at medium heat, pour the oil and once it&#8217;s heats up add ghee and once it heats up, add the remaining of the ginger garlic and chili paste along with remaining of the onion and tomato.  Toss it around until it&#8217;s softened and looks glossy. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-35160-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the boiled beans, lentils and stir it around to incorporate everything. Pour more water if needed to adjust the consistency of the dal you prefer. Also check for salt and add more if needed. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-35160-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a bowl, whisk the eggs and then drizzle on the dal tadka as it simmers. Let the eggs cook for 3 more minute. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-35160-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Finally, crush some kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) and mix it around. Finish it by garnishing with finely chopped cilantro leaves, sliced ginger and slit green chilies. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-35160-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Enjoy warm! <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">686<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">24<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">44<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">46<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">26<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">946<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1010<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 175px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-none wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 0;border-style: dotted;border-color: #666666;\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">bengali recipe, egg recipes, Egg Tadka Dal, high protein meal, Indian lentil recipe<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever eaten at a roadside Kolkata dhaba, chances are you\u2019ve tasted the legendary Bengali Egg Tadka Dal \u2014 a smoky, spicy, and protein-packed lentil curry enriched with scrambled eggs. Egg Tadka or Torka is a wholesome meal that you can even enjoy vegetarian by skipping the egg. What is Bengali Egg Tadka Dal? 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