HEALTHY MEALS IN 15 MINUTES - Best tadka dal - Chetna Makan

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

split red lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow lentils

Yellow lentils are often less expensive and widely available.

Rinse 250g split red lentils under cold water.

Add 700ml boiling water to the lentils and a teaspoon of salt and turmeric.

Place on the hob to cook for 8-10 minutes.

Chop 2 medium onions, 1 tomato, and 2 garlic cloves.

In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 heaped tablespoon of ghee.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them sizzle.

Add the chopped onions and sauté until soft.

Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

Add the chopped tomato and cook until slightly softened.

Add 1 teaspoon of red chili powder and lots of chopped cilantro to the mixture.

Once the dal is cooked and thickened, mix it with the tarka and serve.

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