In a pan heat ghee or oil, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; a simple and quick tadka for dal and subzis.
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.
In a pan, just a pinch of hing in hot ghee with cumin seeds, then your dish. Easy and enhances flavor and aids digestion.
This South Indian tadka is perfect for sambar and dals as well, use mustard seeds, curry leaves, dried chilies, and urad dal.
In a pan add ghee or oil, sauté onions and tomatoes with cumin and turmeric, it’s a quick and healthy option as well.
Add minced ginger and green chilies in your subzis for a fresh, spicy tempering that lifts up plain dishes and instant too.
For North-Indian style tadka toss in whole spices like bay leaves, cloves, and cinnamon.