A nourishing dish made of lentils cooked with spices and finished with a tempering of ghee, Dal Tadka is a staple in Indian households. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect served with rice or bread.
Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 300 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
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Ingredients
1 cupyellow lentils
1 mediumonion
1 mediumtomato
3 clovesgarlic
1 inchginger
1 teaspooncumin seeds
1/2 teaspoonturmeric
2 tablespoonsghee or oil
1/4 cupcilantro
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Instructions
01
Cook lentils with water and turmeric until soft.
02
In a separate pan, heat ghee and sauté onions until golden.
03
Add garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and spices; cook well.