7 Quick & Easy Tadka Techniques For Busy Cooks

Anaika Sohal
May 25, 2025

Classic Mustard-Cumin Tadka:

In a pan heat ghee or oil, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; a simple and quick tadka for dal and subzis.

Garlic Chili Tadka:

In a pan add oil, fry sliced garlic and dried red chilies in hot oil for a bold, this tadka will be perfect for curry or dal as well.

Hing (Asafoetida) Tadka:

In a pan, just a pinch of hing in hot ghee with cumin seeds, then your dish. Easy and enhances flavor and aids digestion.

South Indian Tadka:

This South Indian tadka is perfect for sambar and dals as well, use mustard seeds, curry leaves, dried chilies, and urad dal.

Onion-Tomato Tadka:

In a pan add ghee or oil, sauté onions and tomatoes with cumin and turmeric, it’s a quick and healthy option as well.

Ginger-Green Chili Tadka:

Add minced ginger and green chilies in your subzis for a fresh, spicy tempering that lifts up plain dishes and instant too.

Tempering with Whole Spices:

For North-Indian style tadka toss in whole spices like bay leaves, cloves, and cinnamon.

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