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By recipetineats.com
Dal (Indian Lentil Curry)
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:1h 30min
Recipe video below. There are countless variations of Dal all across India. This is a northern Indian version called "dal tadka" that's akin to what is served in Indian restaurants. "Tadka" refers to spices sizzling in hot oil that's poured over the dal. It's dramatic and gives it a flavour bump - but is optional. I include it for company, and leave it out for midweek or if being served alongside other punchy flavoured curries. Heat level in this recipe is mild - just a tickle. If you like it fiery, try leaving in the seeds in the chillies and/or adding some chilli powder. This is a dal that's flavourful to have as a main!
Updated at: Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:01:30 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
21
Low
Glycemic Load
13
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories473.9 kcal (24%)
Total Fat21.4 g (31%)
Carbs58.3 g (22%)
Sugars10.3 g (11%)
Protein15.4 g (31%)
Sodium604.1 mg (30%)
Fiber13.3 g (48%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings

30gghee
or 1 tbsp oil + 1 tbsp/15g butter

2green cayenne chillies
deseeded and cut into chunks, optional

1onion
medium, finely chopped, brown or yellow

6garlic cloves
finely chopped

1 Tbspginger
finely chopped, 1.5cm / 3/5"

8fresh curry leaves
or 6 dried

1tomato
chopped

½ tspground cumin

1 cupchana dal
dried, yellow split peas or other yellow lentils, note 4 for other lentils

4 cupswater

½ tspturmeric powder

⅛ tspgaram marsala

¾ tspsalt

20gghee
or half each butter + oil

1eschalot
or 1/4 small onion, halved lengthways and sliced

1 tspcumin seeds

½ tspblack mustard seeds
optional

3dried chillies
broken in half, seeds removed, optional

fresh coriander
optional ))

steamed basmati rice
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