Tarka Daal With Onions
TOTAL PREP TIME: 10 MINS
TOTAL PREP TIME: NORMAL
NORMALSERVES:
3-4
SERVES:
Rich in protein and this easy to make dal; tastes gorgeous with rice or naan bread
INGREDIENTSMETHOD
Ingredients:
- 200g red lentils, washed
- 45g unsalted butter or 3 tbsp sunflower oil for a vegan option
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green chilli, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 drop Asafoetida Spice Drops®.
- 4 drops Turmeric Spice Drops®
- 6 drops Cumin Seed Spice Drops®
- A few washed and chopped coriander leaves, for garnish
- Bring 500ml water to boil in a large saucepan over high heat.
- Add the lentils and return the water to boil. Partially cover the pan, reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes until the mixture becomes thick. Take care that the lentils do not burn. Top up with extra boiled water if necessary.
- Melt the butter or add the oil in another pan over medium heat.
- Fry the onion and chilli for 7-9 minutes until golden brown. Add the cooked lentils and cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Season with the salt and add all the Spice Drops® and mix well. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with chapattis or plain Basmati rice.
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