Red Lentil Dal Tadka

Classic red lentil dal with a cumin chilli tadka finish. Makes 4 servings.

38 min · Serves 4 · Vegan · ≈223 kcal per serving · ≈15 g protein

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Ingredients

• 220g dry red lentils
• 120g onion
• 6g garlic
• 8g fresh ginger
• 4g cumin seeds
• 3g ground turmeric
• 4g fresh red chilli
• 100g tinned chopped tomatoes
• 15g vegetable oil
• 4g salt
• 900ml water

Method

1. Simmer rinsed lentils with turmeric, tomato, water and salt 25 minutes until collapsed.
2. In a small pan, fry cumin and chilli in oil 45 seconds until sizzling.
3. Pour sizzling oil over dal; stir in ginger and garlic briefly off heat.

This recipe was written with AI assistance and has not yet been kitchen-tested by our team. Nutrition values are estimates. Always check ingredients for allergies.