Tarka Dhal

Updated at: Sat, 06 Jan 2024 16:10:25 GMT

Step 1

Wash lentils until water runs clear then soak for 20 minutes . Drain then add to a pot with salt turmeric chili powder coriander powder and garam masala . Stir and bring to a boil then half cover with a lid and reduce to medium low heat

Step 2

Add half the onion a 5 cm piece of ginger 4 cloves of the garlic and a large tomato to a blender then blend and add to the lentils . Cook stirring for about 15 minutes

Step 3

To make the tadka melt ghee ( clarified butter ) in a small pan then add the remaining onion sliced , the remaining garlic sliced the cumin seeds sliced chili and curry leaves and fry until it’s a golden color

Step 4

Take the lentils off the heat and pour the sizzling tadka on top then serve with your favorite sides maybe some naan bread and rice and some fresh coriander . Enjoy

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