Description
Dal Tadka is a heartwarming Indian dish featuring yellow split peas simmered with aromatic spices. This comforting recipe combines the nutty flavor of lentils with a savory tempering, creating a delightful meal perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed on a rainy evening or served at family gatherings, Dal Tadka pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or warm naan, making it an unforgettable favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup yellow split peas (toor dal)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the yellow split peas under cold water until clear.
- In a pot, combine rinsed peas with 4 cups of water and turmeric. Boil, then simmer for about 30 minutes until tender.
- Heat ghee or oil in a pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds until they crackle.
- Saut? onions until golden brown; stir in ginger-garlic paste and diced tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes soften.
- Mix cooked lentils into the saut?ed mixture along with salt and coriander powder. Stir well for about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 16g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg