Dal Tadka
Yellow lentils cooked until smooth and topped with a ghee-based tempering (tadka) of cumin, garlic, tomatoes, and spices.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- yellow lentils (toor dal or moong dal)
- ghee (Dairy)
- cumin
- garlic
- tomatoes
- onions
- turmeric
- asafoetida (hing)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- ghee (contains trace dairy protein)
- asafoetida (hing) contains wheat flour in commercial form
- cream sometimes added for richness
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionGhee is used in the tadka and contains trace casein proteins from clarification.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionCommercial asafoetida (hing) powder is compounded with wheat flour. Verify if pure resin hing is used.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in dal tadka.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in dal tadka.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in dal tadka.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in dal tadka.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in dal tadka.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in dal tadka.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard dal tadka.
Vegetarian
Likely OKFully vegetarian (contains ghee which is dairy).
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Ghee is used in the tadka and contains trace casein proteins from clarification. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Commercial asafoetida (hing) powder is compounded with wheat flour. Verify if pure resin hing is used. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in dal tadka. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in dal tadka. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in dal tadka. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in dal tadka. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in dal tadka. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in dal tadka. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in standard dal tadka. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Fully vegetarian (contains ghee which is dairy). |
Key risk: Dal appears to be a simple lentil soup, but the ghee tadka means dairy protein is in every serving. Commercial asafoetida powder (used in the tempering) almost always contains wheat flour. Many restaurants add cream to restaurant-style dal, adding more dairy.
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