Name: Traditional Indian Dal Tadka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 1/2 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas); 1/4 cup urad dal (split black gram); 1/4 cup chana dal (split chickpeas); 1/4 cup masoor dal (red lentils); 3 cups water (for cooking); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing); 1 medium onion, finely chopped (optional); 2 tomatoes, finely chopped; 1-2 green chilies, slit lengthwise; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to spice preference); 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 8-10 fresh curry leaves; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (coriander leaves), chopped

Dal 🇮🇳 India

Assorted types of lentils, such as toor, urad, chana, masoor dal

Vegetarian

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