Tarka Dal

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Tarka Dal
22/11/2012
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Preparation
15 min.
Cooking
45 min.
Тotal
60 min.
Servings
4-6
"I wonder whether it`s the spices that make Indian cuisine so delicious or whether there`s some other secret."

Ingredients

  • red lentils - 1 cup + 1/2 cup yellow lentils
  • tomatoes - 1. small
  • onions - 1 head, small
  • turmeric - 1 tsp
  • cayenne pepper - 1 tsp
  • salt - 1 tsp
  • cumin - 1/2 tsp beans
  • garam masala - 1/2 tsp
  • garlic - 4 cloves
  • cooking oil
  • coriander - leaves
  • chilies - for decoration
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How to make

Soak the lentils in water for 1 hour. Pour it into a saucepan with 3 cups water, finely chopped tomatoes, onions and stir in turmeric and salt.

Let it boil while you stir and put a lid on. Allow to boil until the mixture becomes a paste.

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the cumin until it sizzles. Add the crushed garlic and fry until golden.

Add this mix to the boiled lentil porridge. Stir well and add the Garam Masala.

Pour into bowls and garnish with dry chilli and coriander leaves.

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