Dal Tadka
Earthy red lentils infused with cumin and garlic-infused oil, finished with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves.
240kcal
14gProtein
38gCarbs
3gFat
10gFibre
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 4 cups water
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp oil
- 2 dried red chilies
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 8-10 curry leaves
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
Method
- Rinse lentils and cook with water and turmeric until soft, about 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and mash slightly for creaminess.
- Heat oil in a separate pan and temper mustard and cumin seeds.
- Add garlic slices and cook until golden.
- Pour tempering into lentils and stir well.
- Top with cilantro and serve hot.
AI-generated recipe — cook foods to safe internal temperatures and check ingredients for allergens. Nutrition is a per-serving estimate.
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