Golden Yellow Dal Tadka with Garlic Naan

Golden Yellow Dal Tadka with Garlic Naan

VegetarianIndianDinnerComfort FoodFamily-FriendlySpicy
⏱️ 20m PREP
🔥 50m COOK
👥 4 SERVINGS
⚡ 450 CAL/SERV

Overview

A comforting and flavorful Indian meal, featuring spiced yellow dal topped with a fragrant tempering, served alongside soft garlic naan.

Macronutrients per serving

90
grams
Protein
15.0g 17%
Fat
10.0g 11%
Carbs
65.0g 72%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C
25% DV
Supports immune function
🔺 Iron
15% DV
Important for blood production
☀️ Vitamin A
20% DV
Essential for vision
🔺 Calcium
10% DV
Vital for bone health
🌾 Fiber
12g
Aids in digestive health

Ingredients

Dal Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow split lentils (moong dal) rinsed
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped

Garlic Naan Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 In a pot, combine the rinsed yellow split lentils, water, turmeric powder, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils are soft.
  2. 2 In a small pan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, allowing them to crackle.
  3. 3 Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped onion to the pan. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
  4. 4 Stir in the chopped tomatoes and red chili powder. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil begins to separate.
  5. 5 Pour the tempering over the cooked lentils and mix well. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
  6. 6 For the garlic naan, mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir in yogurt, milk, and oil until a dough forms.
  7. 7 Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  8. 8 Divide the dough into 4 portions. Roll each portion into an oval shape.
  9. 9 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each naan for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  10. 10 Brush the hot naan with melted butter and sprinkle with minced garlic and cilantro.