Name: Easy Moong ~Dal Tadka~ With Garlic Tempering For A Cosy Dinner
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: For the Dal:; 1 cup Moong Dal (split yellow mung lentils); 3 cups Water; 1 medium Tomato, chopped; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; For Tempering (Tadka); 1 tablespoon Ghee; ½ tsp Cumin seeds; 5-6 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced; 1-2 Dried Red Chillies; 6–7 Curry leaves; ¼ tsp Asafoetida (Hing); For Garnish:; half a lemon Lemon Juice; 1 tablespoon Fresh Coriander, chopped

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Directions

Plate it up!

This easy moong dal tadka combines tender yellow lentils with a fragrant garlic and curry leaf tempering. Ready in minutes, it’s a protein-rich, comforting dinner that pairs effortlessly with rice or chapati. Vibrant spices and tangy lemon lift every bite, making it a simple yet nourishing dish for any cosy evening.

Easy Moong ~Dal Tadka~ With Garlic Tempering For A Cosy Dinner

Transform your weeknight dinner with this wholesome moong dal tadka. Creamy, protein-packed lentils meet aromatic garlic, curry leaves, and spices, creating a comfort dish that’s light yet filling. Perfect for cosy evenings, it pairs beautifully with rice or chapati while keeping flavours simple, vibrant, and deeply satisfying.

Dal Tadka

Easy Moong Dal Tadka With Garlic Tempering For A Cosy Dinner

Ingredients

Easy Moong
Dal Tadka
With Garlic Tempering For A Cosy Dinner