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Dal Tadka with Red Lentils

Creamy red lentils simmered with turmeric, finished with a sizzling garlic, cumin and chili tadka, served with basmati rice.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 5 cup water
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• 4 clove garlic, sliced
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup basmati rice

Steps

1. Simmer the lentils with the water, turmeric, tomato and salt for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring now and then, until completely soft. Whisk until creamy.
2. Cook the rice according to package directions.
3. Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 minutes, then add the cumin, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes for 1 minute until the garlic is golden.
4. Pour the tadka into the lentils, stir and simmer 3 minutes. Top with cilantro and serve with the rice.