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.
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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.
