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Dal Tadka
This comforting dish of spiced lentils is not only easy to make but also healthy and filling, making it a weekday staple in many Indian homes.
Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 250 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
40
min total
4
servings
250
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupyellow lentils (toor dal)
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 teaspoonginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoonturmeric powder
- to tastesalt
- 2 tablespoonsoil
- for garnishcilantro
Instructions
- 01
Cook lentils with turmeric powder until soft.
- 02
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, followed by chopped onions.
- 03
Once onions are golden, add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes.
- 04
Mix in the lentils, season with salt, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 05
Garnish with cilantro before serving.
