Rinse the lentils and cook with turmeric until soft (about 20 minutes).
Ingredients:
red lentils, Turmeric
Description
Dal Tadka is a classic Indian dish made with lentils, a staple of Indian cuisine for thousands of years. The lentils are cooked until soft with turmeric, and then seasoned with tadka - hot fat with spices. Tadka is a culinary technique that involves frying spices in heated ghee or oil, which releases their aromas. This dish is nutritious, rich in protein, and perfect for vegetarians and vegans (using oil instead of ghee).
Ingredients Used
Ingredients (10)
Servings:
4
- Red lentils 300 g
- Fresh ginger 15 g
- Ghee (clarified butter) 50 g
- Onion 2 g
- Garlic 0.8 clove (~4 g)
- 🌿 Spices
- Turmeric 5 g
- Cumin 10 g
- ✨ Optional
- Chili 5 g
- Sun-dried tomatoes 1 g
- Fresh coriander (leaves) 1 g
💰 Estimated dish cost:
~15.80 PLN
(3.95 PLN/serving)
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Preparation steps
1
2
Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds.
Ingredients:
Ghee (clarified butter), Cumin
Be careful not to burn the seeds.
3
Add chopped onion and sauté until golden.
Ingredients:
Onion
4
Add garlic, ginger, and chili, sauté for 2 minutes.
Ingredients:
Garlic, Fresh ginger, Chili
5
Add the tomatoes and cook until they break down.
Ingredients:
Sun-dried tomatoes
6
Combine with the cooked lentils, garnish with cilantro.
Ingredients:
Fresh coriander (leaves)
It can be served with basmati rice or chapati.
Fun Fact
Dal Tadka is often considered a comfort food dish in India and is served in many homes across different regions.
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Serving
It is best to serve Dal Tadka on a warm plate, alongside basmati rice or naan bread. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with natural yogurt to mellow the spiciness of the dish.
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Storage
Leftover Dal Tadka is best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it can last up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months. To reheat, simply use the microwave or warm it up in a pan, adding a little water to maintain the consistency.
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Comments (2)
Zamiast zwykłej soli użyjcie soli morskiej - smak jest delikatniejszy.
Czy mogę użyć mleka kokosowego zamiast zwykłego mleka?
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