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Dal Tadka
This comfort food made of yellow lentils cooked with spices is simple yet deeply satisfying. It's a great source of protein and is perfect for a quick meal.
Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 320 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
40
min total
4
servings
320
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupyellow lentils
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 inchginger
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1 teaspoonturmeric
- 2 tablespoonsoil
- to tastesalt
- 1 bunchcilantro
Instructions
- 01
Cook lentils with water, turmeric, and salt until soft.
- 02
In a pan, heat oil and sauté onions until golden.
- 03
Add minced garlic, ginger, and tomatoes; cook until soft.
- 04
Pour the tempered mixture into the lentils and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 05
Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or bread.
