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Dal Tadka
Dal Tadka is a comforting lentil dish cooked with spices and tempered with ghee. It’s a staple in Indian homes and is enjoyed with rice or roti, making it a favorite for its wholesome taste and protein content.
Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 320 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
40
min total
4
servings
320
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupyellow lentils (toor dal)
- 1 mediumonion
- 2 mediumtomatoes
- 1 inchginger
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin
- 2 tablespoonsghee or oil
- 0.25 cupcilantro
- 2green chilies
- to tastesalt
Instructions
- 01
Cook lentils in water until soft, then mash slightly.
- 02
In a separate pan, heat ghee and sauté onions, ginger, and garlic.
- 03
Add chopped tomatoes and spices, cooking until the tomatoes soften.
- 04
Mix the lentils with the spiced onion mixture, adjusting salt to taste.
- 05
Garnish with cilantro before serving.
