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Dal Tadka
This comforting lentil dish is a favorite for its simplicity and robust flavors. It's an everyday staple that can accompany any Indian meal.
Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 300 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
40
min total
4
servings
300
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupyellow lentils
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 teaspoonginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoonturmeric powder
- to tastesalt
- 2 tablespoonsoil
- 4 cupswater
- 1/4 cupcilantro
Instructions
- 01
Wash lentils and cook with water until soft.
- 02
In another pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds.
- 03
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
- 04
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
- 05
Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, and salt; cook until soft.
- 06
Combine with cooked lentils, simmer for 10 minutes, and garnish with cilantro.
