IN Cuisine

Masoor Dal Tadka

A hearty red lentil curry tempered with cumin, garlic, and dried chilies — a budget-friendly protein powerhouse popular across Indian households.

10mPrep
25mCook
4Servings
210Calories
13gProtein
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Ingredients

  • 1 cupred lentils (masoor dal)
  • 1 mediumonion, diced
  • 1 mediumtomatoes, chopped
  • 1 clovesgarlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tspginger, grated
  • 1 tspcumin seeds
  • 1 tspmustard seeds
  • 1 tspturmeric powder
  • 1 tspred chili powder
  • 1 tbspoil
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 1 tbspcilantro, chopped

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils (masoor dal)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tsp mustard seeds
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse lentils and boil with 3 cups water, turmeric, and salt until soft, about 20 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat; add cumin and mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  3. Add onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add tomatoes, red chili powder, and cook until tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes.
  6. Pour tomato-onion masala into the boiled lentils, stir well, and simmer 5 minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or roti.

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