Indian
Indian Red Lentil Dal Tadka
Comforting red lentils with tomato, cumin, garlic, and a sizzling spice finish.

Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves4
The good part
Comforting red lentils with tomato, cumin, garlic, and a sizzling spice finish.
Gather
Ingredients
- 1½ cups red lentils
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp garam masala
- Cilantro and rice
Make
Method
- 01Rinse lentils and simmer with tomato, turmeric, and 4 cups water until soft.
- 02Cook onion in oil until golden; add garlic, ginger, cumin, and garam masala for 30 seconds.
- 03Stir the fragrant oil into the dal and season with salt and lemon.
- 04Serve with rice and cilantro.
Keep cooking
Swaps, storage, and useful next steps.
Estimated nutrition varies by ingredients and brands used.