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Dal Tadka
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Dal Tadka

A comforting and nutritious lentil dish, infused with aromatic spices and finished with a tempering of ghee. It’s a staple in Indian households and pairs well with rice.

Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 350 calories per serving · indian cuisine.

40
min total
4
servings
350
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 1 cupyellow lentils
  • 1 mediumonion
  • 1 mediumtomato
  • 3 clovesgarlic
  • 1 inchginger
  • 1 teaspooncumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoonsghee
  • 1 teaspoonturmeric
  • 1 bunchcilantro

Instructions

  1. 01

    Boil lentils with water until soft.

  2. 02

    In another pan, heat ghee and sauté cumin seeds, onions, garlic, and ginger.

  3. 03

    Add chopped tomatoes and spices; cook until tomatoes soften.

  4. 04

    Combine with cooked lentils and simmer for 5 minutes.

  5. 05

    Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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