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Dal Tadka
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Dal Tadka

A comforting lentil dish, Dal Tadka is made with yellow lentils tempered with spices. This nutritious meal is easy to prepare and is a staple in many households, often served 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 inchginger
  • 3 clovesgarlic
  • 1 teaspooncumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoonturmeric
  • 1/4 cupcilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. 01

    Boil lentils until soft and mash slightly.

  2. 02

    In a pan, heat oil, add cumin seeds, and sauté onions until soft.

  3. 03

    Add ginger and garlic, then stir in tomatoes and spices.

  4. 04

    Combine the lentils and cook for another 10 minutes.

  5. 05

    Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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