Vegan Tarka Dahl Recipe

Name: Vegan Tarka Dahl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 inches fresh ginger, skinned and fine diced; 2 teaspoons black onion seeds; 2 teaspoons mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon molasses or 1 teaspoon sugar; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 large onions, finley chopped; 2 teaspoons cumin; 3 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons coriander, leaf; 100 g frozen spinach (or fresh); 1 cup yellow split peas (I think chana dahl?); 1 tablespoon vegetable ghee; 1 tablespoon sunflower oil; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 1 vegetable stock cube

Servings: persons

2 inches fresh ginger, skinned and fine diced
2 teaspoons black onion seeds
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon molasses or 1 teaspoon sugar
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 large onions, finley chopped
2 teaspoons cumin
3 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons coriander, leaf
100 g frozen spinach (or fresh)
1 cup yellow split peas (I think chana dahl?)
1 tablespoon vegetable ghee
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 vegetable stock cube

1
Soak the yellow split peas overnight, drain and rinse.
2
Add to pan of cold water. add veg stock cube and garam masala.
3
Bring to boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until soft, drain and set aside.
4
Heat the mustard and onion seeds in a frying pan until the mustard seeds start to pop usually about 30 secs to a minute; add the ghee and oil and bring to a high heat.
5
Add the onions, stirring frequently. Turn down the heat and add the garlic and ginger. Stir and cook for a further two minutes and add the spices, stirring well.
6
Add the cooked yellow split peas, adding a little more oil or ghee if necessary. Add the spinach and molasses/sugar and a 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a low simmer and cook gently for 5-10 minutes.
7
Serve with naan bread.

318

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 inches fresh ginger, skinned and fine diced, 2 teaspoons black onion seeds, 2 teaspoons mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon molasses or 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Vegan Tarka Dahl falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegan Tarka Dahl

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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