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Lentil Tadka
A comforting dish of spiced lentils, Tadka Dal is a staple in Indian cuisine. It's perfect for meal prep or a simple weeknight dinner, nutritious and budget-friendly.
Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 200 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
40
min total
4
servings
200
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupred lentils
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1 teaspoonturmeric powder
Instructions
- 01
Rinse lentils and boil with water until tender, about 20 minutes.
- 02
In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté onions, garlic, and cumin seeds.
- 03
Add diced tomatoes and cook until soft.
- 04
Stir in cooked lentils with turmeric, and simmer for 5 minutes.