Tomato Tadka Dal (Indian Style Lentil Soup) Recipe

Name: Tomato Tadka Dal (Indian Style Lentil Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dal; 1 cup yellow lentils; 3 cups sliced tomatoes; 4 cups water; 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder; For Tadka (tempering); 2 tablespoons oil or clarified butter; 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons curry leaves; 3 cloves garlic (chopped); 4-5 cherry tomatoes (sliced into halves); 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

Dal
1 cup yellow lentils
3 cups sliced tomatoes
4 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder
For Tadka (tempering)
2 tablespoons oil or clarified butter
1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons curry leaves
3 cloves garlic (chopped)
4-5 cherry tomatoes (sliced into halves)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Wash lentils thoroughly to the extent that water comes clear when added to it.
2
Add tomatoes, salt and turmeric along-with 4 cups of water and place it on burner on high.( If you are using a pressure cooker place it on medium.)
3
Once water starts to boil turn the heat to medium low, cover it with a lid and let it cook.
4
After lentils are cooked well turn off the heat and start making tadka (temper for the lentils)
5
You'll need a small frying pan for making tadka. Heat oil/ghee in the pan.
6
Add asefotida. When it starts tempering add mustard and cumin seeds. (In case you don't easily find asefoetida you can totally omit it)
7
It will start popping if the oil is hot enough and then add garlic. Let it brown.
8
Add sliced tomatoes. Cook then for about 4-5 minutes and just before they start to melt add cayenne pepper.
9
Turn the heat off immediately and add the tadka to hot lentils. Mix well.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dal, 1 cup yellow lentils, 3 cups sliced tomatoes, 4 cups water, and more.

Yes, Tomato Tadka Dal (Indian Style Lentil Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Tomato Tadka Dal (Indian Style Lentil Soup)

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