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Dal Tadka
A comforting lentil dish seasoned with spices, this dal is a staple in Indian households. Perfect for meal prep and pairs well with rice or naan.
Ready in 45 minutes · serves 4 · 300 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
45
min total
4
servings
300
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupyellow lentils
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 inchginger
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1 teaspoonturmeric
- 2 tablespoonscooking oil
- to tastesalt
- 4 cupswater
Instructions
- 01
Rinse lentils and cook them with water until soft.
- 02
In another pan, heat oil. Add cumin seeds, followed by onions, ginger, and garlic.
- 03
Sauté until onions are golden, then add chopped tomatoes.
- 04
Stir in cooked lentils and season with salt and turmeric.
- 05
Simmer for 10 minutes, then serve.
