Mixed Dal with Tomato Tarka Recipe

Name: Mixed Dal with Tomato Tarka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup dried red lentils; ⅓ cup dried split yellow or green peas; ⅓ cup dried split mung beans; 3 Tbs. melted butter, ghee, or vegetable oil, divided; 2 Tbs. grated fresh ginger, divided; 1 tsp. ground turmeric; 4 cups baby spinach leaves (4 oz.); 1 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. whole cumin seeds; 1 medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups); 1 tsp. garam masala; ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper; 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.); 1 large tomato, diced; Cilantro leaves for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

⅓ cup dried red lentils
⅓ cup dried split yellow or green peas
⅓ cup dried split mung beans
3 Tbs. melted butter, ghee, or vegetable oil, divided
2 Tbs. grated fresh ginger, divided
1 tsp. ground turmeric
4 cups baby spinach leaves (4 oz.)
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. whole cumin seeds
1 medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 tsp. garam masala
⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
1 large tomato, diced
Cilantro leaves for garnish, optional

1
Rinse and drain lentils, split peas, and mung beans; place in large bowl, and cover with hot water.
2
Soak 30 minutes.
3
Drain.
4
Combine drained lentil mixture, 1 Tbs.
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butter, 1 Tbs.
6
ginger, turmeric, and 6 cups water in saucepan; bring to a boil.
7
Cover, and simmer 1 hour, or until legumes are very soft.
8
Whisk with wire whisk to break up lentils.
9
Add spinach and salt, cover, and simmer 10 minutes more.
10
Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbs.
11
butter in small skillet over medium heat.
12
Add cumin seeds; cook 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until seeds darken.
13
Add onion, garam masala, and cayenne, and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until onions soften and begin to brown.
14
Stir in garlic and remaining 1 Tbs.
15
ginger; cook 1 minute.
16
Add tomato, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, or until tomato releases juices and most of liquid has evaporated.
17
Stir tomato mixture into lentil mixture.
18
Season with salt and pepper, if desired; garnish with cilantro, if using.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup dried red lentils, ⅓ cup dried split yellow or green peas, ⅓ cup dried split mung beans, 3 Tbs. melted butter, ghee, or vegetable oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Mixed Dal with Tomato Tarka falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mixed Dal with Tomato Tarka

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