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Masoor Dal Tadka - Indian Red Lentil Dal
Instructions
Prep:10minCook:25min
Masoor dal tadka is a delicious Indian lentil curry made with red lentils. It's easy to make, naturally vegan and gluten free, and full of flavor.
Updated at: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:25:41 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
33
Low
Glycemic Load
13
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories215.6 kcal (11%)
Total Fat2.9 g (4%)
Carbs36.4 g (14%)
Sugars4.1 g (5%)
Protein13 g (26%)
Sodium507.4 mg (25%)
Fiber6.2 g (22%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings

2 cupsmasoor dal
dry, aka red lentils, sorted and well rinsed

8 cupswater

1 Tbspoil
coconut oil or neutral flavored

1yellow onion
large, finely diced

6cloves garlic
minced

1 Tbspminced ginger

2green chiles
minced, can be seeded for less heat, use more or less to taste

1 Tbspindian curry powder

1 tspwhole mustard seed

1 tspground coriander

½ tspground cumin

1 ½ tspsalt
more to taste

15 ozcan diced tomatoes
or 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes

cilantro
for garnish

basmati rice
to serve
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Notes
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