Name: Tarka Dhal
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: International

By Claire

30 mins

About This Recipe

This dahl makes a luxury out of everyday ingredients. The garlic, chilli and spice tarka is an absolute must.

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Instructions

For the dal, soak the dal (ideally overnight) or for a minimum of 4 hours.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan. Add the onions, chilli and garlic and cook until softened.
Add the ground spices, dried chillies and a little water to loosen and stir.
Add the potatoes and lentils and enough water to almost cover. Simmer for 10–12 minutes..Add the tomatoes and simmer for 10–15 minutes, until they have softened but not dissolved.
Meanwhile, for the topping fry the garlic, onion and chilli in the oil until caramelised and crispy. Add the panch phoran and, once you hear the spices pop, take off the heat.
To serve, spoon out the dal and garnish it with the crunchy topping. Sprinkle with the coriander.