Masoor Dal Tadka

Recipe Details

• Servings:

  4

• Approximate Calories per Serving:

  290 kcal

• Macros per Serving:

• Cost per Serving:

  ~$1.50 (assuming moderate ingredient costs)

• Cooking Time:

  ~50 minutes

Complete List of Ingredients

For the Dal:

• 200g red lentils

• 1 green chilli, finely chopped

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped

• 850ml water

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground turmeric

• 1 tsp ground fenugreek

For the Tadka:

• 3 tbsp vegan butter

• ½ tbsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp black mustard seeds

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, minced

• 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

Equipment

• Medium-sized pot with a lid

• Small frying pan for the tadka

• Knife and cutting board

• Measuring spoons

• Wooden spoon or spatula

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Lentils

• Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and ensures a smoother texture.

2. Cook the Dal

• In a medium-sized pot, melt a knob of vegan butter over medium heat.

• Add the rinsed lentils, chopped green chilli, onion, tomatoes, salt, turmeric, and fenugreek. Stir for about a minute to combine the flavors.

• Pour in the water, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer over low to medium heat for 45 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

3. Reduce Liquid

• During the last 5–10 minutes of cooking, remove the lid, stir, and allow some of the liquid to evaporate for a thicker consistency.

4. Prepare the Tadka

• Heat the vegan butter in a small frying pan over medium heat.

• Add ground cumin, mustard seeds, garlic, ginger, Kashmiri chilli powder, and garam masala. Stir continuously for about a minute, ensuring the spices don’t burn.

5. Combine the Dal and Tadka

• Pour the prepared tadka into the dal. Stir well to incorporate the spices and flavor into the lentils.

6. Serve

• Serve the dal hot with steamed rice or naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro or a drizzle of vegan cream for added richness (optional).

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Masoor Dal Tadka