Indian Dal Tadka

Name: Indian Dal Tadka
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 250 g yellow lentils; 1 tsp turmeric; 2 whole tomatoes; 1 whole onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1 inch ginger; 2 green chilies; 2 tbsp ghee; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 10 curry leaves; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; to taste unit salt to taste; to taste unit fresh cilantro; to taste unit basmati rice for serving

Comforting spiced lentil curry with aromatic tempering (tadka). This staple Indian dish combines protein-rich lentils with traditional spices for satisfying vegetarian meal.

30mTime

EasyDifficulty

4 pplServings

IndianCuisine

Ingredients

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Produce

2 whole Tomatoes
1 whole Onion
4 cloves Garlic
1 inch Ginger
2 green Chilies
10 curry Leaves
to taste Fresh Cilantro

Grains & Starches

to taste Basmati Rice For Serving

Sauces & Oils

2 tbsp Ghee

Spices & Seasoning

1 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Coriander Powder
1/2 tsp Garam Masala
to taste Salt To Taste

Pantry

250 g Yellow Lentils

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Instructions

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Boil with turmeric until soft

Partially mash for texture

Sauté onions, ginger, garlic, spices

Cook until soft and pulpy

Add lentils, adjust consistency

Heat ghee, add seeds, curry leaves

Pour tadka over dal, garnish cilantro