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Dal Tadka
A comforting, spiced lentil dish that's a staple in Indian households. This easy recipe is nutritious, vegetarian, and budget-friendly, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 210 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
40
min total
4
servings
210
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupyellow lentils (toor dal)
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 inch pieceginger
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoonturmeric powder
- 2 tablespoonsghee or oil
- to tastesalt
Instructions
- 01
Cook lentils with turmeric and enough water until soft.
- 02
In a pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds, onions, ginger, and garlic; sauté until golden.
- 03
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft; season with salt.
- 04
Mix the onion-tomato mixture with cooked lentils, simmer for a few minutes before serving.
