Dal Tadka Recipe
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A creamy, aromatic Indian lentil curry made from toor dal and finished with a vibrant spice tempering of cumin and garlic. This comforting, protein-rich dish is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
- 3 cups water (for cooking dal, plus more if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1 green chili (chopped)
- 2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lemon
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 80M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 45m
- Cook
- 35m
- Sodium
- 633mg
- Total sugar
- 2g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 124mg
- Calcium
- 37mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 45M
- SODIUM
- 633MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.