Daal Tadka (Tempered Lentil Soup)
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
412 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free
Daal Tadka (Tempered Lentil Soup)
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A simple and delicious Daal Tadka (Indian lentil soup side dish). Easy to make and healthy. Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow mung dal split
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 medium tomato (optional)
Tempering:
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
- pinch asafoetida hing
- 5 curry leaves
- 1 dry red chili
- 4-5 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon vegan butter
Instructions
- Soak the daal in warm water for half an hour
- In a pan, heat the oil on medium heat until its nice an hot.
- Add mustard seeds and after a few seconds of sputtering, add cumin and coriander seeds.
- Add in the asofetida(hing) and curry leaves and mix.
- Add in the red chili and garlic and cook till garlic is golden brown.
- Add in tomatoes and cook for a minute.
- Rinse the soaked daal and add it to the pan with the water, salt and turmeric.
- Mix well. Cook covered for 10-15 minutes.
- Add in the butter and take off heat!
- Serve hot garnished with cilantro and lime wedges !. The Daal goes well with basmati rice or as a side dish with Roti and and any dry vegetable stir fry.
Notes
- Variations: can use other split daals like toor, masoor(pink), individually or in combination. Add in onions and or tomatoes to the tempering. Add in spices like fennel seeds or bay leaves to the tempering.
- Nutritional value is based on 1 serving
Nutrition Information
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Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Sodium
600mg
(25%)
Potassium
1332mg
(28%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
435IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
57.9mg
(64%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
7.6mg
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1332mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 57.9mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 7.6mg | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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