Daal Tadka

Daal Tadka is a comforting Indian dish featuring spiced yellow lentils, tempered with ghee and aromatic spices. It's a wholesome breakfast option packed with protein and flavor, perfect for starting your day right.

Ingredients

• Yellow split peas (Moong dal) - 100 grams
• Water - 500 ml
• Ghee - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Green chili - 1, slit
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, chopped
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cilantro - a handful, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Rinse the yellow split peas under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak them for 15 minutes.
2. In a pot, add the soaked split peas and 500 ml of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the peas are soft.
3. In a separate pan, heat the ghee over medium heat and add the cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.
4. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chili to the ghee, sautéing until fragrant.
5. Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Stir in the chopped tomato, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomato softens, about 5 minutes.
7. Once the split peas are cooked, add them to the pan with the spiced onion mixture. Stir well to combine and adjust the consistency with water if needed.
8. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
9. Garnish with chopped cilantro and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
• Rich in dietary fiber, aiding digestion and promoting satiety.

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