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Dal Tadka
A staple in Indian kitchens, this comforting lentil dish is seasoned with spices and is perfect for pairing with rice or roti.
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 split lentils
- 1 largeonion
- 1 largetomato
- 1 inchginger
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoonturmeric
- 2 tablespoonscooking oil
- 1 bunchcilantro
Instructions
- 01
Cook lentils in water until soft, about 20 minutes.
- 02
In a separate pan, heat oil, add cumin seeds and let them pop.
- 03
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 04
Add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes; cook until soft.
- 05
Mix in the cooked lentils, adjust consistency with water, and finish with cilantro.
