Easy Fat-Free Dal Tadka

Name: Easy Fat-Free Dal Tadka
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoons garam masala plus more to taste (see my recipe); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ginger root, minced; 118 milliliters yellow moong dal (split mung beans) OR yellow split peas OR additional red lentils; 1 larges onion, sliced; 118 milliliters split red lentils (masoor dal); 1 teaspoons red pepper flakes (or to taste); 1 teaspoons salt (if desired); 1 large tomato, chopped; 1 teaspoons turmeric; 710 milliliters water

For 31 cents per serving, this recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 122 calories, 9g of protein, and 1g of fat. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. If you have turmeric, onion, pepper flakes, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes.

Instructions

Put the lentils, water, and next 7 ingredients (through salt) into a pressure cooker (see Notes below for regular stovetop cooking). Cook at high pressure for 10 minutes and allow pressure to drop naturally for 10 minutes. Open lid carefully and check to make sure lentils are tender. If not, continue to cook without pressure until lentils are fully cooked.

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Lentils

Water

Salt

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Pressure Cooker

Stove

Add garam masala and stir vigorously to make the lentils creamy. It should be a medium consistency, so add a little water if it’s too thick. Keep warm. While the lentils are cooking, heat a small non-stick skillet.

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Garam Masala

Lentils

Water

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Frying Pan

Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until they begin to brown.

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Onion

Add the red pepper flakes and cook until onions are softened and touched with brown. Check the seasoning of the lentils and add additional salt and garam masala to taste.

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Red Pepper Flakes