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Dal Tadka
A flavorful lentil dish that is a staple in many Indian homes, Dal Tadka is loved for its warm flavors and comforting nature. It's great served with rice or bread.
Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 280 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
40
min total
4
servings
280
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupyellow lentils
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 inchginger
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1 teaspoonmustard seeds
- 1 teaspoonturmeric powder
- to tastesalt
- 2 tablespoonsoil
Instructions
- 01
Cook lentils in water until soft.
- 02
In another pan, heat oil and add mustard and cumin seeds until they splutter.
- 03
Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger, cook until golden.
- 04
Stir in tomatoes and spices, cook until tomatoes soften.
- 05
Add lentils to the pan, mix well, and simmer. Serve hot.