Tarka Dal

A cheap, delicious, and healthy comfort food dish featuring simmered yellow split peas tempered with fragrant Indian spices.

Vegetarian Healthy Indian Main Course Lentils Dal

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

335.6

kcal / serving

1342.4 kcal total

Carbs

40.5g

per serving

162.1 g total

Fat

12.1g

per serving

48.2 g total

Protein

16.2g

per serving

64.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

LegumesPulses

250

Chana Dal

rinsed until water runs clear

NutsSeeds

tbsp

Cumin Seeds

clove

Garlic

peeled and left whole

0.75

tsp

Turmeric

ground

0.75

tsp

Garam Masala

1.5

tsp

Coriander

ground

tsp

Salt

to taste

tsp

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

handful

Coriander

fresh leaves, chopped

OilsFats

tbsp

Vegetable Oil

Vegetables

piece

Onion

chopped

piece

Green Chillies

whole and pricked with a knife

Ginger

peeled and cut into thin strips

piece

Tomatoes

Method

Boil lentils in 900ml water, skim froth, and simmer covered for 35-40 minutes until tender.

Whisk the cooked lentils to break them down and set aside to cool and thicken.

Heat oil in a pan and fry cumin seeds for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add onion, chillies, and ginger to the pan and fry until golden-brown.

Blend garlic and tomatoes into a purée and stir into the pan.

Add ground spices, 100ml water, and salt, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until oil rises.

Stir in lentils and chopped coriander, adjusting consistency with water and seasoning as needed.