Tarka Dal Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Tarka Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Masoor dal (red lentils); 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi); 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp mustard seeds; 2-3 pinches asafoetida (hing); 2 tbsp ghee or (sunflower) oil; 1 or 2 small tomatoes (finely chopped); 1 small sweet onion (finely chopped); 1 clove garlic (finely chopped); 5 or 6 curry leaves; 2 or 3 slices ginger (very finely chopped); 1 pinch turmeric; 1/4 tsp coriander powder; 1/4 tsp cumin powder; 1/4 tsp garam masala; juice from 1/2 lemon (make sure it's fresh!); fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup Masoor dal (red lentils)
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
2-3 pinches asafoetida (hing)
2 tbsp ghee or (sunflower) oil
1 or 2 small tomatoes (finely chopped)
1 small sweet onion (finely chopped)
1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
5 or 6 curry leaves
2 or 3 slices ginger (very finely chopped)
1 pinch turmeric
1/4 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
juice from 1/2 lemon (make sure it's fresh!)
fresh coriander leaves for garnish

1
Place the dal and fenugreek seeds in a pot, cover with water and cook over medium heat (it should be simmering/slightly boiling). Cook this to a smoosh.
2
Meanwhile, we'll make the seasoning. Place the ghee/oil in to a frying pan on medium-high heat. When it's hot (don't let it smoke though), add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds and asafoetida. Cover and cook until popping almost stops. Add the onions and tomatoes. Cook to a squidgy mush. While it's cooking add the garlic, curry leaves, ginger, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala. Mix well.
3
When the lentils are done, add the contents of the frying pan and mix thoroughly. Add salt to taste. Mix in the lemon juice. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

200

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Masoor dal (red lentils), 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi), 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Tarka Dal 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.

Tarka Dal

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