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Dal Tadka
Dal Tadka is a simple yet flavorful dish made with lentils tempered with ghee and spices. It's a staple in Indian households, loved for its comfort and simplicity, served with rice or roti.
Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 350 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
40
min total
4
servings
350
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupyellow lentils (toor dal)
- 3 cupswater
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 2green chilies
- 1 inchginger
- 2 tablespoonsghee or oil
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1 teaspoongaram masala
- to tastesalt
Instructions
- 01
Rinse and soak lentils for 30 minutes, then cook with water until soft.
- 02
In a separate pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds.
- 03
When they splutter, add chopped onions, ginger, and chilies, sautéing until golden.
- 04
Add chopped tomato and cook until soft.
- 05
Stir in cooked lentils, garam masala, and salt, simmer for 5-10 minutes and serve.
