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Tarka Dhal
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Tarka Dhal

By Tasty35 min🍽 6 servings

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash lentils until the water runs clear.

  2. 2

    Add water until 1 inch above the surface of the lentils and boil.

  3. 3

    Add onions, bay leaf, turmeric and salt.

  4. 4

    Cook lentils for 10-15 mins or until soft.

  5. 5

    Remove bay leaf and blend lentils using a hand blender until you achieve desired consistency, preferably smooth.

  6. 6

    *Add more water at this point if you want a thinner dhal*

  7. 7

    Heat oil in a frying pan until hot and add dried red chilli and garlic. Allow garlic to lightly brown.

  8. 8

    Add this flavored oil to the blended lentils.

  9. 9

    Add tomatoes and chopped coriander.

  10. 10

    Serve with basmati or jasmine rice and lemon wedge.

  11. 11

    Enjoy!

Recipe from tasty.co

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Ingredients (12)

  • 1 cup red split lentils
  • 1 white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bayleaf
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ tablespoon sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 dried red chilis
  • ¼ cup coriander, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced in quarters
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 lemon wedge, for serving