Tarka Dal in a Hurry

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 13
Tasty and Easy Tarka Dal in a Hurry Recipe for Your Dinner Tonight
in Vegetarian

Prep

5 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

10 ounces split red lentils
2 tablespoons sunflower oil ( or vegetable oil )
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 large onion , sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies , slit
salt , to taste
handful cilantro , chopped , for garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
169
Sugar
2g
Fat
5g
Tarka Dal is a popular vegetarian curry dish from India that is enjoyed all over the world. It is a perfect meal on cold winter nights as it is warming and filling. It can also be a light and healthy summer meal when served with a salad. The addition of Tarka spice mix gives the dish a unique flavor and aroma. This Tarka Dal in a Hurry recipe is perfect for working people who want to enjoy a healthy, home-cooked meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Instructions

1.Rinse lentils under running water and drain.
2.Heat oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook for around 30 seconds or until fragrant.
3.Add the sliced onions and stir until golden brown.
4.Add tomato paste, ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies. Stir well and cook for two minutes.
5.Add the lentils, required salt and around 3 cups of water. Mix well and bring to boil.
6.Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for around 15 minutes or until lentils are tender.
7.In another pan, heat oil for preparing Tarka. Add some cumin seeds and cook until fragrant. Add some red chili powder and cook for a few seconds.
8.Pour the Tarka on the boiled lentils and mix.
9.Garnish with fresh cilantro.
10.Serve with steamed basmati rice or naan.

PROS

Tarka Dal is a delicious vegetarian dish that is rich in proteins and fiber.
With the use of red lentils, it is an easy to cook dish that can be made quickly for a busy weekday dinner.
It also makes for an excellent vegan and gluten-free option.

CONS

Some people may not like the use of lentils or the spice level in the dish might not suit all palates.
It can be time-consuming to prepare the Tarka spice mix, and overcooking the lentils can make them mushy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tarka Dal is an excellent source of proteins, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Red lentils are a great source of dietary fiber, which helps to regulate blood sugar levels. The spices used as Tarka like cumin and red chili powder are also known to have anti-inflammatory properties and can aid digestion.

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