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Dal Tadka

CreatorRainbow Plant Life
Total Time35 minutes
DifficultyEasy
Servings4
4.9 out of 5(923 ratings)

What People Love About This Recipe

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"18g protein"

Per serving

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"Aromatic spices"

Incredible flavor

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"The tadka!"

Tempered spice magic

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"Comfort food"

Soul-warming meal

Recipe Overview

Dal tadka is a classic Indian comfort food made with yellow lentils and finished with a fragrant tempered spice mixture (tadka). Served with rice or naan, it's a protein-packed meal that's warming and satisfying.

Key Ingredients

  • Yellow lentils (toor dal)
  • Cumin seeds
  • Mustard seeds
  • Turmeric
  • Tomatoes
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Fresh cilantro

Community Reviews

923 comments