VegetarianLunchNorth India
Arhar Dal Tadka
Arhar Dal Tadka is a vegetarian lunch from North India. It is made with toor dal, garlic, onion and ghee. One serving has about 240 kcal, 12 g protein, 34 g carbs and 7 g fat.
Did you know? Classic toor dal cooked and tempered with ghee, garlic, and red chili—staple in homes across India.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving

- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Lunch
- Cuisine
- North India
- Calories
- 240 kcal
- Protein
- 12 g
- Style
- Healthy
Main ingredients
Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.
Nutrition per serving

240kcal / serving
- Protein
- 12 g 19%
- Carbs
- 34 g 55%
- Fat
- 7 g 26%
- Fibre
- 6 g
| Iron | 3mg |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 65mg |
| VitaminB1 | 0.2mg |
How to make Arhar Dal Tadka: videos
Quick answers
Is Arhar Dal Tadka vegetarian?
Yes. Arhar Dal Tadka is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.
How many calories are in Arhar Dal Tadka?
About 240 kcal per serving, with 12 g protein, 34 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.
Where is Arhar Dal Tadka from?
Arhar Dal Tadka comes from North India.
What is Arhar Dal Tadka made of?
The main ingredients are toor dal, garlic, onion and ghee.
When do you eat Arhar Dal Tadka?
Arhar Dal Tadka is usually eaten as a lunch.








