DALL TARKA RECIPES

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils several times until the water runs clear, then tip into a saucepan with 1 litre water and a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 25 mins, skimming the froth from the top. Cover with a lid and cook for a further 40 mins, stirring occasionally, until it’s a thick, soupy consistency.
• While the lentils are cooking, heat the ghee or oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat, then fry the onion and garlic until the onion is softened, so around 8 mins. Add the turmeric and garam masala, then cook for a further minute. Set aside.
• Tip the lentils into bowls and spoon half the onion mixture on top. Top with the coriander and tomato to serve.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, and all the daal ingredients, cover with water and bring to the boil. Cook for 45min, stirring occasionally (it should have the consistency of thick porridge). While cooking, use a slotted spoon to remove any of the foamy residue that floats to the surface. Once cooked, add salt and give a gentle stir.  To make the tarka, heat the ghee or oil in a small saucepan. Add the chilli, mustard seeds and fennel seeds.  As soon as the mustard seeds begin to pop take off the heat and add the fenugreek seeds and curry leaves.  Pour the tarka mixture into the lentils, stir and cover with a lid. Allow to sit for a couple of minutes then stir in fresh coriander and serve.