Smoked-Paprika Dal Tadka with garlic butter

Method

1. Gather and prep everything first: yellow onion, garlic, fresh ginger and set within reach of the stove.
2. Warm a splash of olive oil in a heavy pan over medium heat, then add the celery and cook until soft and fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Turn the heat up, add the dal tadka, and cook until deeply browned and aromatic.
4. Stir in the olive oil along with a good pinch of salt, scraping up anything stuck to the bottom of the pan.
5. Taste and adjust, then finish with a drizzle of olive oil right before serving.
6. Plate it up while hot and pass extra at the table.