Wash the toor dal thoroughly and cook it in a pressure cooker with water and a pinch of turmeric until soft.
Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
Add chopped garlic and onions, sauté until golden brown.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and blend with the spices.
Pour the cooked dal into the pan and mix well. Simmer for 5–7 minutes for rich flavor.
For jeera rice, heat a little ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds, and stir in cooked basmati rice.
Serve the hot dal tadka with fragrant jeera rice and garnish with fresh coriander.