Tarka Dhal Recipe

Tarka Dhal is a popular dish in Indian cuisine known for its rich flavors and creamy texture. It is often enjoyed with rice or naan bread.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Tarka Dhal Recipe

Cooking Method: Boiling, Tempering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red Lentils
• 3 cups Water
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic Cloves
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 piece Green Chili
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Coriander Leaves

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils thoroughly and soak them in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a large pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil and add the soaked lentils. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are soft.
3. In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil and add chopped onions, garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
4. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and well combined.
5. Add the cooked lentils to the pan and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
7. Serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.