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Indian Red Lentil Dal Tadka

Comforting red lentils with tomato, cumin, garlic, and a sizzling spice finish.

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Indian Red Lentil Dal Tadka
A Vegan Luck kitchen recipe
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

  1. 01Rinse lentils and simmer with tomato, turmeric, and 4 cups water until soft.
  2. 02Cook onion in oil until golden; add garlic, ginger, cumin, and garam masala for 30 seconds.
  3. 03Stir the fragrant oil into the dal and season with salt and lemon.
  4. 04Serve with rice and cilantro.

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Estimated nutrition varies by ingredients and brands used.