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Dal Tadka
A comforting and nutritious lentil dish that’s infused with spices and finished with a tempered oil. Dal Tadka is loved for its wholesome flavor and is a staple in Indian homes.
Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 300 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
40
min total
4
servings
300
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupyellow lentils
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 inchginger
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoonturmeric powder
- to tastesalt
- 2 tablespoonsoil or ghee
- for garnishcilantro
Instructions
- 01
Rinse lentils and boil with water until tender.
- 02
In a separate pan, heat oil or ghee and sauté cumin seeds and onions until golden.
- 03
Add chopped tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices. Stir for a few minutes.
- 04
Combine the tempering with cooked lentils. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 05
Garnish with cilantro before serving.
