Tarka Dal

Method

1. 1
   • red lentils 300 g
   • water 9 dl
   • ground turmeric 1 tsp
   • salt to taste

   Cook the lentils — Rinse the lentils and simmer in the water with the turmeric for 25 minutes, skimming any foam, until soft and collapsing. Season with salt.

   ⏱25 min
2. 2
   • vegetable oil 4 tbsp
   • cumin seeds 1 tsp
   • mustard seeds 1 tsp
   • onion 1
   • garlic 5
   • fresh ginger 20 g
   • fresh chilli 2

   Make the tarka — For the tarka, heat the oil and sizzle the cumin and mustard seeds until they pop. Add the onion and fry 5 minutes, then the garlic, ginger, and chilli for 2 minutes until golden.

   ⏱5 min
3. 3
   • tomato 2
   • garam masala 1 tsp
   • fresh cilantro 3 tbsp

   Finish the dal — Stir in the tomato and garam masala and cook 5 minutes. Pour the sizzling tarka over the cooked dal, stir through, and finish with cilantro.

   ⏱5 min