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Green Lentil Tadka Dal

  • Vegan
  • Indian
  • ⏱ 30 min
  • Serves 4

A simple, everyday dal where whole green lentils are simmered until soft and finished with a sizzling garlic tempering.

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02 · Pulses & LentilsGreen Lentil Tadka Dal

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the lentils

    Boil the green lentils with the turmeric and water for 20–25 minutes until completely soft, skimming any foam that rises to the top.

  2. 2

    Season the dal

    Once soft, season with salt and mash lightly with the back of a spoon for a creamier consistency.

  3. 3

    Make the tempering

    In a small pan, heat the ghee and add the mustard seed, garlic, dried chillies and asafoetida. Fry until the mustard seed crackles and the garlic turns golden.

  4. 4

    Combine

    Pour the sizzling tempering over the dal immediately — it should audibly sizzle as it hits the pot.

  5. 5

    Finish

    Stir once to combine, garnish with coriander, and serve hot with rice or roti.

Nitra tip

Let the garlic turn golden but not brown in the tempering — burnt garlic will make the whole dal taste bitter.

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