How To Make Tarka Dhal
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 3 cups water
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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Rinse the lentils thoroughly and drain.
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In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds and cook until they start to splutter.
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Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they turn golden brown.
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Stir in the turmeric powder, chili powder, and garam masala, and cook for a minute until the spices become fragrant.
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Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
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Add the rinsed lentils and water to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the lentils are cooked through and tender.
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Season with salt to taste.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
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Serve hot with rice or naan bread.
Nutrition
- Calories : 231kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 23mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 33g
- Dietary Fiber : 15g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 12g
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