Dal Tadka

Name: Dal Tadka
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 200 g Yellow split lentils (moong dal); 800 ml Water; 1 unit Onion; 1 unit Tomato; 3 clove(s) Garlic; 1 inch Ginger; 1 unit Green chili; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Garam masala; 2 sprig(s) Cilantro; 2 tablespoon Ghee or oil; to taste unit Salt

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45 min🔥 recipes_difficulty_intermediate#dinner #vegan #maincourse #glutenfree

Dal Tadka is a popular Indian dish made with lentils, tempered with spices and herbs. It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect when paired with rice or bread.

🛒 Ingredients

🌾 Grains & Cereals

Yellow split lentils (moong dal)200 g

🍷 Beverages

Water800 ml

🥦 Vegetables

Onion1 unit

Tomato1 unit

Garlic3 clove(s)

Ginger1 inch

Green chili1 unit

Cilantro2 sprig(s)

🌶️ Spices & Herbs

Cumin seeds1 teaspoon

Turmeric powder1 teaspoon

Garam masala1 teaspoon

🫒 Oils & Fats

Ghee or oil2 tablespoon

🍴 Other

Saltto taste unit

📋 Instructions

Rinse the yellow split lentils under running water

Chop the onion, tomato, garlic, ginger, and green chili

Finely chop the cilantro leaves

In a pot, add rinsed lentils and water, then bring to a boil

Reduce heat, add turmeric powder, and simmer until lentils are soft, about 20-25 minutes

In a separate pan, heat ghee or oil over medium heat

Add cumin seeds and let them splutter

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown

Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chili; cook for 2 minutes

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften

Pour this mixture into the cooked lentils and stir well

Add garam masala and salt to taste; simmer for 5 more minutes

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving

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