A warm, spiced lentil dal with a tempered oil finish — soul food from the Indian kitchen.
Nutritionally Reviewed
By Daily Diet Team, Registered Nutritionist
Nutrition Per Serving
280kcal
Calories
16g
Protein
42g
Carbs
6g
Fat
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 dried red chili
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil
- Fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
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Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Cook lentils with turmeric and water until soft (20 min).
- 2
In a small pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds and chili.
- 3
When seeds splutter, add garlic and onion, cook until golden.
- 4
Add tomatoes, cook 3 minutes.
- 5
Pour tadka over dal, stir well.
- 6
Garnish with cilantro, serve with rice.
