Delicious Indian Dal Tadka

This delicious vegan Indian Dal Tadka is full of flavor and nutrition! It’s easy to make in just 25 minutes using simple ingredients like split yellow lentils, vegetable oil, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, garlic, onion, green chilies, turmeric powder, tomato paste and salt! Serve it hot with steamed rice or chapati/roti/naan breads on the side for a complete meal!

Cooking Equipment:

Saucepan; Wooden spoon; Measuring cups & spoons

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Cuisine:

Indian

Keywords:

Indian, Dal, Tadka, Vegan, Easy

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

1 cup split yellow lentils (toor dal)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion, diced

2 green chilies, chopped

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

2 tablespoons tomato paste

Salt to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Rinse the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cumin and mustard seeds and cook until they start to sizzle. Add the garlic, onion, and green chilies and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add the turmeric powder and tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook for another minute or two until fragrant.

Add the lentils to the pan along with 3 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy. Season with salt to taste.

Serve hot with steamed rice or chapati/roti/naan breads on the side! Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 200; Fat – 4g; Carbohydrates – 32g; Protein – 8g

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Did You Know?

The state of Nagaland is known for its use of fermented soybeans in dishes, such as akhuni chutney and fermented soybean curry.