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Tadka order card

A printable card showing the order to add spices to a tadka.

Tadka order card

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Hot oil or ghee first, then add in this order.

  1. Heat oil or ghee until it shimmers.
  2. Seeds first: mustard seeds until they pop, then cumin until it darkens a shade.
  3. Dals if using: urad and chana dal until golden.
  4. Dry red chillies and curry leaves: a few seconds, stand back.
  5. Asafoetida (hing): a pinch, for a second.
  6. Ground spices last, off the heat or with a splash of water so they do not burn.
  7. Pour over the dal or vegetables straight away.

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