Tarka Dhal

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:44:50 GMT

Step 1

Add lentils + 4x their volume of water, along with the tumeric, salt, 1/3 of the garlic and ginger, and 1.5 tbsp oil

Step 2

Heat over medium heat, and add the tomato, chillies, bay leaves, and half the onion; and cook for 12 minutes

Step 3

Once thick, reduce the heat, and add oil/butter to a separate pan

Step 4

Add the onions and mustard seeds over a high heat to caramelise the onion, adding the ginger and garlic (2:3) part way through

Step 5

Add the tarka to the lentils, deglazing the tarka pan with lentil water, and reduce to desired thickness

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