Tarka Dhal Recipe

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Tarka Dhal Recipe - Serves 4

Taste Rating = 7.5 Heat Rating = Medium

Ingredients

8 oz split red and polished lentils
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
6 finely garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons masala paste
2 teaspoons garam masala

Method

Rinse the lentils a few times then soak them in water for 4 hours
Drain the lentils
Remove any grit from the lentils
Add 5 cups (2 1/2 pints) of water to a large saucepan
Bring the water to the boil
Add the lentils and salt to the water and mix well, bring the water to a simmer, reduce the heat a little and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently, taking care not to burn the lentils as the liquid reduces (remove and discard any scum that forms)
Put the cooked lentils to the side with a cover on the pan to keep them hot
Heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil over a medium to high heat and fry the onion until it is well browned (about 15-18 minutes) - set aside for later use
Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and stir-fry the cumin seeds and turmeric for 30 seconds
Add the garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute
Add most of the fried onion (about 3/4 of the onion) and the curry masala paste and mix well - remove from the heat when the mixture is simmering
Add the mixture and the garam masala to the cooked lentils and mix well
Serve hot (on rice or in a bowl by itself), using the remaining fried onions as a garnish

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Recipe submitted by B Smith on 7 June 2007

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