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Priya’s Keto Tadka Dal

Well, I am happy to report that we found a replacement for the first two, but nothing can replace a bowl of freshly made dal with a simple tadka (tempering). 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 206 kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker
  • Wok
  • knife
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 50  gm Red Split Lentils
  • 3 tsp  Ghee
  • 2.5 tsp  Turmeric/Haldi powder
  • 2.5  tsp  Red Chilly powder  Optional
  • 2.5  tsp  Cumin seeds whole
  • 1  Small Clove of Garlic chopped
  • Pink Salt and Table Salt according to taste
  • 40 gms Spinach finely chopped Optional

Instructions
 

  • Measure the dal and wash it thoroughly with clean water. Keep it aside.
  • In a pressure cooker put the ghee and heat on medium heat.
  • Drop the cumin and garlic in the ghee and let it crackle.
    Chop 1 Clove Of Garlic
  • Now add the turmeric or Haldi powder, red chilly powder, and saute on low heat for a minute only.
    Add The Spices To The Ghee
  • Add the washed dal and stir for a minute.
    Add The Washed Dal To The Cooker
  •  Add the chopped spinach and stir some more.
    Add The Chopped Spinach
  • Now add one and a half glasses of water and close the cooker.
  • If you are using a thick-bottomed covered pan, then double the water and cook on low heat for about 20 mins.
  • Close the cooker and after one whistle lowers the heat and let the dal simmer for about five to seven minutes.
  • Once all the steam is released open the cooker, stir the dal gently.
  •  Serve yourself in a bowl and garnish with chopped coriander, before devouring it all up.

Notes

More nutrition information about Keto Tadka Dal
  • Calories – 206
  • Proteins – 5.1 g
  • Fats – 15.6 g
  • Net Carbs – 9.1 g
Keyword Keto Tadka Dal, tempering