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Dal Taka

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 919kcal

Ingredients

Rice

  • 1/2 cup Jasmine rice rinsed

Dal Tadka

  • 3/4 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil or oil
  • 1/2 cup Red onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic divided
  • 1/2 inch Fresh ginger
  • 1 cup Crushed tomatoes
  • 3/4 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Red lentils (or pigeon peas)
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 TBSP Fresh cilantro chopped

Seasoning

  • 1/2 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1/2 TBSP Coriander seeds crushed
  • 1 Ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp Garam masala
  • 1/8 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Dried fenugreek leaves

Garlic Naan

  • 2 Naan bread
  • 4 TBSP Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced

Coconut Lime Water

  • 24 oz Coconut water
  • 2 wedges Lime
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Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients per the instructions above.
  • Cook rice: Cook jasmine rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and keep covered.
  • Start dal tadka: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent. Add ginger, garlic, and seasoning blend. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Simmer lentils: Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, lentils, and broth. Simmer with a vented lid, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender (15–20 minutes). Add more broth if needed.
  • Finish dal: Stir in ground cumin, garam masala, chili powder, cilantro, and fenugreek leaves. Cook 30 seconds more.
  • Prepare naan: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Warm naan 20 seconds per side. Spread with garlic butter and cut into wedges.
  • Mix coconut lime water: Add lime wedges to coconut water.
  • Serve: Plate dal tadka over rice, with garlic naan on the side. Enjoy with coconut lime water.

Nutrition

Calories: 919kcal | Carbohydrates: 125g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 2876mg | Potassium: 1882mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1046IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 256mg | Iron: 7mg