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Dal Tadka

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8/10

Yellow lentils tempered with spices fried in ghee — everyday comfort.

Lentils Curry Home Cook Friendly V Vegetarian N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

The tadka (hot oil + spices poured over cooked dal) blooms aromatics on contact.

Key Ingredients

toor dal ghee cumin mustard seeds garlic dried chilies turmeric tomatoes

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