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
PotSmall pan for tadka
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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Try GLP-1 ModeStep-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.
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