Tarka Dal Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Tarka Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: lentils cup Red split; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt Level; 1 onion small, chopped; 3 cloves garlic finely chopped; 4 teaspoons ghee Melted; 1 pinch turmeric; 1 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1 small tomato; 2 teaspoons coriander Chopped

Servings: persons

lentils cup Red split
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt Level
1 onion small, chopped
3 cloves garlic finely chopped
4 teaspoons ghee Melted
1 pinch turmeric
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
1 small tomato
2 teaspoons coriander Chopped

1
Check the lentils for stones and wash them in several changes of water or until the water starts to run clear.
2
Put the lentils into a saucepan with the water and salt and bring to the boil.
3
Turn the heat down and simmer uncoverd for 20 minutes skimming off the froth that collects at the top. Now partly cover the pan.
4
Cook for a total of an hour stirring now and again. At the end of the hour you should have a pale yellow soup like mixture.
5
While the dal is cooking fry the onion and garlic in the ghee until the onions are pale brown. Be careful not to burn the garlic as this will add a bad flavour to the dish.
6
Add the turmeric and garam masala to the onions and cook for a few more seconds.
7
Stir the onion mixture into the cooked lentils. Serve hot sprinkled with chopped tomato and green coriander.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: lentils cup Red split, 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt Level, 1 onion small, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tarka Dal falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tarka Dal

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