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Dal Tadka
This comforting lentil dish is quick and easy to make, providing a healthy and filling meal option. Its rich flavor comes from the tempered spices, making it a go-to recipe for busy weeknights.
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 cupyellow split lentils (moong dal)
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 teaspoonginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoonturmeric powder
- 2 tablespoonscooking oil
- to tastesalt
Instructions
- 01
Cook lentils in water until soft.
- 02
In a separate pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds.
- 03
Sauté chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste until golden.
- 04
Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
- 05
Mix in cooked lentils and simmer with salt and turmeric.
- 06
Serve with rice or bread.
