Indian Style Red Lentil Dal Tadka

🧂 Ingredients

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  Lentejas rojas

  250g
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  Tomates triturados

  400g
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  Cebolla

  2 grandes
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  Ajo

  6 dientes
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  Jengibre fresco

  30g
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  Chiles verdes

  2 unidades
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  Ghee

  80g
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  Semillas de comino

  2 cucharaditas
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  Cúrcuma

  1 cucharadita
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  Coriandro molido

  1 cucharada
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  Garam masala

  1 cucharada
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  Semillas de mostaza

  1 cucharadita
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  Hojas de curry

  10 unidades
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  Zumo de limón

  2 cucharadas
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  Cilantro fresco

  30g
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  Agua

  1.2L

📋 Instructions

1. 1

   Toast cumin seeds in a dry pot until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add ghee and sauté onion until golden.

3. 3

   Add garlic, ginger and green chilies. Cook 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add spices: turmeric, coriander and garam masala.

5. 5

   Pour crushed tomatoes and cook 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add washed red lentils and water.

7. 7

   Bring to boil, reduce heat and cook 25 minutes.

8. 8

   Partially blend for rustic texture.

9. 9

   Add lemon juice and adjust salt.

10. 10

    Prepare tadka: heat ghee with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

11. 11

    Pour tadka over soup just before serving.

12. 12

    Serve hot decorated with fresh cilantro.