Masoor Dal Tadka Recipe – Spiced Red Lentils

Ingredients:

• 1 cup red lentils (masoor dal)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rinse and boil the red lentils with turmeric and salt until they are soft. Set aside.
2. Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they sizzle, add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute. Stir in tomatoes and chili powder. Cook until tomatoes are soft and oil separates.
4. Pour this tadka over the cooked dal and mix well. Garnish with fresh coriander.
5. Serve with steamed rice or chapati.

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