This easy dahi tadka recipe is creamy, whisked curd finished with a tempering of warm Indian spices and a perfect balance of tangy and savoury flavour. It is eaten as a side dish, with rice dishes, or even with stuffed flatbreads. So, instead of plain curd, try this flavorful dahi tadka, which is super easy and ready in minutes.

About dahi tadka recipe

Dahi is a Hindi word for yoghurt or curd, and tadka refers to tempering prepared with ghee, onion, garlic, curry leaves, and other spices. Here, the fresh curd is whisked until smooth and finished with a flavorful tempering.

This can be made with the both thin and thick consistency, where if made as a thin it called a dahi tikhari which is the most popular in South India. But if prepared as a thick consistency, it is generally called as dahi ka tadka.

However, this recipe doesn’t contain a long heating process except for the tadka. In other variations, the curd is cooked over heat in the tempering, but my recipe is simple, in which the tadka is added over the curd.

Also, heating curd should be avoided to prevent it from curdling or becoming sour. So, it is better to add the tadka when it is slightly cool, which helps to maintain the taste and prevent it from becoming tangy.

I rarely eat plain curd in my meal, so I always try to make it flavorful, sometimes with simple cumin seeds and oil tempering, while on some days with the addition of cumin and mint powder.

And now this dahi tadka is added to my list when I want an extra flavour boost. I was inspired by Pinterest to post this recipe on my blog. First, I tried it and found it amazing, then thought, why not share it here?

If you’re a big fan of eating yoghurt recipes, you may also try: Curd rice, Aloo raita, Mint raita, Cucumber raita, and Boondi raita.

Ingredients

Curd- Fresh or thick curd is best for a thick and creamy texture.

Ghee/Oil- Add ghee for a rich aroma, or for a lighter version, oil is best to use.

Cumin Seeds- Add for an earthy flavour.

Spices- Turmeric, red chilli powder, cumin powder, asafoetida, and dried red chillies.

Green Chillies- For heat or spiciness.

Curry leaves– Add 2 to 4 leaves for a fragrant touch.

Salt- Black salt is best to add.

How to make an easy dahi tadka recipe

1. Take two cups of fresh and smooth curd with 1 tsp of salt in a mixing bowl.

2. Now whisk it until it reaches a smooth consistency and keep it aside.

3. Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a pan over medium heat.

4. Now add 1 tsp of cumin seeds, 4 curry leaves, and 2 dried red chillies. Let them all sizzle for a few seconds.

5. Next, add the chopped onion and garlic.

6. Add chopped green chillies and sauté them all together until they turn golden.

7. When the onions turn golden, add 1 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/8 tsp turmeric powder, and a pinch of asafoetida.

8. Mix all of them; turn off the flame immediately so that the spices do not burn.

9. After a minute, when the tempering is slightly cool, pour over the whisked curd.

10. Mix it well, and the dahi tadka is ready.

Garnish with some chopped coriander leaves if you want, and serve fresh with simple phulka and plain paratha. For a complete meal, serve along with dal and rice. Enjoy dahi tadka with stuffed poori, which tastes so good.

Pro Tips

Use fresh, thick, and non-sour curd for a creamy or smooth texture.

Whisk the curd well to remove all the lumps before adding tadka.

After adding spices, turn off the flame immediately, then sauté to prevent burning.

Pour the tempering, when it has slightly cooled, over the whisked curd for the best flavour.

Adjust salt and chillies to your taste preference.