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Dal Tadka
A comforting and nourishing lentil dish that’s flavored with spices and ghee. Dal Tadka is a staple in Indian households, known for its simplicity and heartwarming taste.
Ready in 30 minutes · serves 4 · 320 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
30
min total
4
servings
320
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupyellow lentils
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 inchginger
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoonturmeric
- 1 teaspoonred chili powder
- to tastesalt
- 2 tablespoonsghee
Instructions
- 01
Rinse lentils and cook them with turmeric and salt until soft.
- 02
In a separate pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds.
- 03
Add chopped onions, ginger, and garlic; sauté until golden.
- 04
Stir in chopped tomatoes and red chili powder; cook until soft.
- 05
Combine onion mixture with lentils, adjust seasoning, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 06
Serve hot with rice or bread.
