TARKA DHAL RECIPE BY TASTY

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Tarka Dhal Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: red split lentils, white onion, bayleaf, turmeric, sea salt, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, dried red chilis, coriander, medium tomatoes, salt, lemon wedge

Provided by Naveena Satter

Yield 6 servings

Number Of 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

Steps:

  • Wash lentils until the water runs clear.
  • Add water until 1 inch above the surface of the lentils and boil.
  • Add onions, bay leaf, turmeric and salt.
  • Cook lentils for 10-15 mins or until soft.
  • Remove bay leaf and blend lentils using a hand blender until you achieve desired consistency, preferably smooth.
  • *Add more water at this point if you want a thinner dhal*
  • Heat oil in a frying pan until hot and add dried red chilli and garlic. Allow garlic to lightly brown.
  • Add this flavored oil to the blended lentils.
  • Add tomatoes and chopped coriander.
  • Serve with basmati or jasmine rice and lemon wedge.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 7 grams

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