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Dal Tadka
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Dal Tadka

Yellow lentils tempered with cumin, garlic, and ghee — Indian comfort food at its purest.

Total Time

40 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Servings

4

Cuisine

South Asian Indian

280kcal

Calories

18g

Protein

38g

Carbs

8g

Fat

12g

Fiber

How to Make It

  1. 1

    Wash lentils, pressure cook with turmeric and water until soft.

  2. 2

    Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds until they splutter.

  3. 3

    Add garlic, onions, green chili. Fry until golden.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes, cook until soft. Pour over cooked dal.

  5. 5

    Garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice or roti.

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