Tempered Lentils, Pure Comfort
Tempered lentils with aromatic spices — comfort food at its finest. Made fresh to order at The Great Indian Delicacy YEG on Whyte Avenue in Old Strathcona, using authentic Kerala spices and home-style recipes. Available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery — open late until 2-3:30 AM.
Dal Tadka is the ultimate Indian comfort food — simple, nourishing, and absolutely delicious. Yellow lentils (toor dal) are cooked until soft and creamy, then tempered with a sizzling mixture of ghee, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dried red chilies, garlic, and curry leaves. The tempering (tadka) is poured over the dal, infusing it with incredible aroma and flavor. Finished with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon, this dal is creamy, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. It's the kind of dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
While Dal Tadka is found in restaurants across India, our version has that Kerala touch with the addition of curry leaves and coconut oil in the tempering, giving it a distinctive South Indian character. We cook our dal until it's perfectly creamy, with each lentil maintaining its integrity while melting together harmoniously. The tadka is generous and aromatic, creating those wonderful crispy bits of garlic and spices that make each spoonful exciting. Paired with rice or porotta, this is comfort food that satisfies both body and soul.
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Order through our ordering platform or call (780) 263-3681, (902) 577-3391, or (587) 566-6722.
Select dine-in, takeout pickup on Whyte Ave, or delivery to your door across Old Strathcona and nearby Edmonton neighborhoods.
We prepare your Dal Tadka fresh to order. Open late until 2:00 AM on weekdays and 3:30 AM on Fridays and Saturdays!
Late-night Kerala dining available 6 days a week:
Experience the authentic flavors of Kerala at The Great Indian Delicacy YEG on Whyte Avenue. Order Dal Tadka now for pickup or delivery, or visit us for dine-in.
10158 Whyte Ave NW (82 Avenue NW)
Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z4
Old Strathcona, Canada
Mon, Wed-Thu, Sun: 4:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Fri-Sat: 4:30 PM - 3:30 AM
Tuesday: Closed
