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Dal Tadka
A staple in every Indian household, Dal Tadka is a comforting lentil dish seasoned with spices, perfect for pairing with rice or roti.
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 cuptoor dal
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 tablespoonginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1 teaspoonturmeric powder
- 1 teaspoonchili powder
- 2 tablespoonsoil
- 4 cupswater
- to tastesalt
Instructions
- 01
Rinse lentils and cook in water until soft, about 20 minutes.
- 02
In a separate pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds.
- 03
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
- 04
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and chopped tomatoes; cook until soft.
- 05
Add cooked lentils and spice, simmer for 10 minutes.
- 06
Serve hot with rice or naan.
