VegetarianLunchNorth India
Lehsuni Moong Dal Tadka
Lehsuni Moong Dal Tadka is a vegetarian lunch from North India. It is made with moong dal, garlic and cumin. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 45 min. One serving has about 240 kcal, 14 g protein, 30 g carbs and 8 g fat.
Did you know? A garlicky dal where the tadka includes crushed cloves. The moong dal cooks quickly. Add tomatoes for tang. The dish is vegan and gluten-free. Best served with roti or rice.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving

- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Lunch
- Cuisine
- North India
- Calories
- 240 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Style
- Healthy
- Serves
- 4
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 cup moong dal
- 4 cups water
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 8 garlic
- 2 dried red chilli
- 1 pinch asafoetida (optional)
- 1 green chilli (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Contains: dairy and gluten. Most hing sold in India has wheat flour; use a gluten-free hing if needed.









