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Dal Tadka
This lentil dish, topped with a tempering of spices fried in ghee, is a comfort food for many families. It's easy to make and pairs perfectly with rice or naan, making it a staple in Indian homes.
Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 180 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
40
min total
4
servings
180
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupyellow lentils
- 1 mediumonion
- 2 mediumtomatoes
- 1 inchginger
- 3 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 2 tablespoonsghee
- for garnishcilantro
- to tastesalt
- 4 cupswater
Instructions
- 01
Cook lentils with water until soft, about 20 minutes.
- 02
In a separate pan, heat ghee and sauté chopped onion until golden.
- 03
Add minced ginger and garlic, cook for 1 more minute.
- 04
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft, then mix in cooked lentils and add salt.
- 05
Simmer for 5 minutes; garnish with cilantro before serving.
