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Dal Tadka
A staple in many Indian households, Dal Tadka is a comforting lentil dish with a smoky flavor from tempered spices. It's a nutritious and budget-friendly option.
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 cupsplit yellow lentils (moong dal)
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 teaspoonginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoonturmeric powder
- 2 tablespoonsoil
- to tastesalt
Instructions
- 01
Rinse lentils and cook them in 4 cups of water until soft (about 30 minutes).
- 02
In another pan, heat oil; add cumin seeds and chopped onions, sauté until golden.
- 03
Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped tomatoes, cook until tomatoes soften.
- 04
Mix in the cooked lentils, turmeric, and salt; simmer for 5-10 minutes. Serve hot.
