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Dal Tadka
One of the most beloved dishes in Indian cuisine, Dal Tadka is a comforting lentil dish that is flavored with spices and topped with a tempering of ghee and garlic. It's quick to make and exceedingly nourishing.
Ready in 30 minutes · serves 4 · 300 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
30
min total
4
servings
300
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupred lentils
- 1 largeonion
- 1 inchginger
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1 teaspoonturmeric powder
- 2 tablespoonsghee or oil
- to tastesalt
- 4 cupswater
Instructions
- 01
Rinse red lentils and place them in a pot with water, salt, turmeric, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- 02
In a separate pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds, sautéing until fragrant.
- 03
Add chopped onion, ginger, and garlic to the pan, cooking until they are golden brown.
- 04
Pour the tempering over the cooked lentils and mix well. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
