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Dal Tadka Recipe

dal tadka recipe is a delicious dal made with masoor dal and tempered in ghee.
Course Vegetarian Curry
Cuisine Indian
Keyword dal, dal recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3 people
Calories 102kcal
Author Fareeha

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Red Split Lentils or Masoor Dal
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 5 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • an inch piece of grated ginger
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 large bay leaf torn into half
  • 2 slit green chillies
  • 2 whole red chilies
  • 7-8 curry leaves

Instructions

  • Boil the masoor dal till tender, mix salt and keep it aside
  • Heat ghee in a pan and add mustard, cumin, red chilli, curry leaves, garlic, ginger and mix well.
  • Then add chopped onions, turmeric, green chilies and mix well.
  • Now add the boiled dal to the tadka and if required add water and bring to boil. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.8g | Protein: 5.1g | Fat: 3.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 3.6g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2.3mg