Protein Dal Tadka (1–2 people)

Time: 25 mins
Goal: Everyday ghar ka khanna + balanced macros

Ingredients

Toor dal / masoor dal: ½ cup (uncooked)
Water: 2–2.5 cups
Turmeric: ¼ tsp
Salt: to taste
Ghee/oil: 1 tsp
Cumin seeds: ½ tsp
Garlic: 3–4 cloves, sliced
Onion: ½ small, chopped (optional)
Tomato: ½ small, chopped
Red chilli powder: ½ tsp
Hing: a pinch (optional)
Curry leaves / coriander: optional

Mix 1.5–2 spoons Proteinwala with 1.5 cups water (adjust as needed).
Stir into dal after it’s fully cooked, then simmer 2 minutes on low.

1. Pressure cook dal with turmeric + salt.
   
2. Make tadka: ghee + cumin + garlic + chilli + hing.
   
3. Pour tadka into cooked dal and mix.
   
4. Add Proteinwala mix, stir well, simmer 2 mins.
   
5. Adjust thickness + serve.
   

 Best with: rice, roti, or as a protein soup bowl