Ingredients
- - 2 lbs protein or hearty vegetables
- - 1 large onion, diced
- - 2 cloves garlic, minced
- - 2 tbsp spiced lentil tadka
- - 2 cups stock or crushed tomatoes
- - Herbs, citrus, and spices to finish
India cuisine
Masoor Dal Tadka
Red lentils simmered with turmeric finished with cumin-garlic tadka.
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: Serves 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cooking steps
- 1Season and sear protein or vegetables in batches until deeply browned.
- 2Sweat aromatics in remaining fat until tender.
- 3Deglaze with wine or stock, scraping fond before adding liquids and spices.
- 4Simmer covered until tender, then finish with fresh herbs and acid.
Chef notes
- - Pat ingredients dry before searing to avoid steaming.
- - Adjust seasoning at the end once the sauce has reduced.
Pairings
- - Serve with steamed rice
- - Pour a glass of Lassi
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Protein: 18 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbs: 38 g