Garlic & Ajwain Dal Tadka
A toor dal tadka tempered with garlic and ajwain — traditionally used postpartum to ease digestion and bloating, plus protein and iron from dal.
Total Time
35 min
Serves
2 people
Calories
240 kcal
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber6 g
- Iron2.4 mg
Ingredients
- Toor dal – 1/2 cup
- Garlic, crushed – 4-5 cloves
- Ajwain – 1/2 tsp
- Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
- Ghee – 1.5 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
- Coriander leaves – for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pressure cook toor dal with turmeric, salt, and 2 cups water for 3-4 whistles until soft; whisk smooth.
- 2
Heat ghee in a small pan; add cumin seeds, ajwain, and crushed garlic. Sauté until garlic turns golden and fragrant.
- 3
Pour the tempering over the cooked dal and mix well.
- 4
Simmer 2-3 minutes, garnish with coriander, and serve with rice or roti.
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber6 g
- Iron2.4 mg
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