Tarka Dal Recipe - How to make British Indian Restaurant style Tarka Dal - BIR

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

split red lentils

💰Cheaper: yellow lentils

Yellow lentils are often less expensive.

Wash lentils in cold water until the water runs clear.

Place lentils in saucepan and add 500ml water.

Add onion, salt, turmeric powder, garlic & ginger paste and cassia leaf and cook for 20 mins on a medium heat stirring frequently until the lentils soften and break up completely.

Add 100ml water to loosen up the dal and bring to a boil.

Heat the pan on a medium high heat and add the vegetable oil.

Add the chopped garlic and onions, fry until they turn golden brown.

Add the hot tarka to the hot dal.

Stir and simmer for 2 mins.

Add handful of coriander.

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