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Tarka Dal
A homestyle dal where soft lentils are finished with a hot tarka of garlic and cumin, simple in structure but full in aroma.
Easy⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~220 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 35 min cook
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- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep10 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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Tarka için
- 3 clove Garlic
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Cumin
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil instead of butter
- 250 g Red lentils
- 1 Onion
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Fresh ginger
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 1 Tomato
- 1 Dried red chili, optional
- 0.3 bunch Fresh cilantro or parsley for serving
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the lentils and put them in 4 cups of water with the chopped tomato, turmeric, and salt; cook over medium heat for 25 minutes, until soft.
25 min25:00 - 2
When the lentils soften, mash them lightly with a wooden spoon until they gain body, then turn off the heat.
- 3
For the tarka, heat the vegetable oil in a separate small pan over high heat; add the cumin and let it foam for 30 seconds.
30 sec00:30 - 4
Add the chopped onion, crushed garlic, and grated ginger, and cook for 3 minutes until lightly golden; add the optional dried red chili.
3 min03:00 - 5
Pour the sizzling tarka mixture over the lentils so the aroma rises.
- 6
Stir lightly, divide into serving bowls, sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley, and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Pour the hot oil over the lentils at the last moment; the cumin aroma rises with the steam. Cooking the tomato with the lentils gives a natural body.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with naan or basmati rice pilaf, sprinkled with fresh cilantro.
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- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 73% match~220
kcal calories
11
g protein
30
g carbs
6
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 55%Fat 25%
GI 18 · Low GIGL 5 · Low GLEstimated, 73% match
3.4g
Sugar
8.1g
Fiber
593.8mg
Sodium
0.2g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (73%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Tarka Dal make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Tarka Dal take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 45 minutes in total.Is Tarka Dal difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Tarka Dal have?
Approximately 220 kcal per serving. Protein: 11g, carbs: 30g, fat: 6g.Is Tarka Dal allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Tarka Dal belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Tarka Dal need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.Is Tarka Dal filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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