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Silky Dal Tadka

Comfort in a bowl. The lentils cook down until creamy, then a sizzling tadka of cumin, garlic, and chili gets poured over just before serving.

10 min
Prep
35 min
Cook
45 min
Total
A pot of yellow dal with a bright tempering of spices poured over the top

Per serving

360kcal
  • Protein18 g
  • Carbs44 g
  • Fat13 g

Flavor profile

SweetSaltySourSpicyUmamiBitterRich
  1. 1

    Simmer the lentils with tomato, turmeric, and plenty of water until they collapse into a loose puree.

    25 min
  2. 2

    Whisk to smooth it out and season with salt. Loosen with hot water if it tightens up.

    2 min
  3. 3

    In a small pan, heat the ghee and add cumin. When it sputters, add garlic and chili and fry until golden.

    3 min
  4. 4

    Take the tadka off the heat, stir in the chili powder, and pour the whole thing over the dal.

    1 min

From the kitchen

  • A squeeze of lemon and a handful of coriander at the table keeps every bowl fresh.

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