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Dal Tadka
Dal Tadka is a comforting lentil dish that combines cooked lentils with tempered spices. This quick dish is perfect for weekdays and pairs well with rice or roti.
Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 250 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
40
min total
4
servings
250
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupyellow lentils
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 teaspoonginger
- 1 teaspoongarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoonturmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoonchili powder
- 2 tablespoonsoil
- to tastesalt
Instructions
- 01
Cook lentils in water until soft (about 20 minutes).
- 02
In a separate pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds until they crackle.
- 03
Add chopped onions, ginger, and garlic; sauté until golden.
- 04
Add chopped tomato and spices; cook until tomatoes soften.
- 05
Mix the tadka with cooked lentils, season with salt, and serve.
