VegetarianLunchPunjab
Masoor Dal Tadka
Masoor Dal Tadka is a vegetarian lunch from Punjab. It is made with masoor dal, onion, tomato and ghee. One serving has about 250 kcal, 13 g protein, 35 g carbs and 8 g fat.
Did you know? A Punjabi favorite where red lentils are given a spicy tadka of onion, tomato, garlic, and ghee.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving

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

250kcal / serving
- Protein
- 13 g 20%
- Carbs
- 35 g 53%
- Fat
- 8 g 27%
- Fibre
- 7 g
| Iron | 3.4mg |
|---|---|
| VitaminC | 14mg |
| Calcium | 62mg |
How to make Masoor Dal Tadka: videos
Quick answers
Is Masoor Dal Tadka vegetarian?
Yes. Masoor Dal Tadka is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.
How many calories are in Masoor Dal Tadka?
About 250 kcal per serving, with 13 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.
Where is Masoor Dal Tadka from?
Masoor Dal Tadka comes from Punjab.
What is Masoor Dal Tadka made of?
The main ingredients are masoor dal, onion, tomato and ghee.
When do you eat Masoor Dal Tadka?
Masoor Dal Tadka is usually eaten as a lunch.








