tarka dhal

Name: tarka dhal
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup masoor dahl; 3 1/2 cups water (plus more as needed); 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp salt; 3 tbsp oil (vegetable or other neutral oil); 1 onion (finely diced); 2 kashmiri chilies (optional); 1 tsp mustard seed; 1 tsp cumin seed; 4 green chilies (de-seeded and chopped); 10 or so fresh curry leaves; 1 tsp dried methi ( - dried fenugreek leaves); 1 tbsp tomato paste ( in 2 Tbsp water or some fresh tomato, diced); 1 tbsp lemon juice ( - about 1/6 of a lemon); handful of cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:10min

Tarka dhal is a delicious complement to any Indian meal. It also makes a great main for any vegan Indian menu. If you can't get the curry leaves, just leave them out.

Updated at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:26:40 GMT