Classic Lentil Tarka Daal




Classic Lentil Tarka Daal


‘Tarka daal’ is a staple across most Indian homes and is the most popular lentil curry in North India. The word ‘tarka’ refers to the cooking of spices and flavours, which are added to the cooked lentils. Our Classic Lentil Tarka Daal has a buttery smoothness that is elevated with the addition of caramelised onions, rich tangy tomatoes, zingy ginger, garlic and carefully selected Indian spices.
This daal is perfect for a fuss-free, 5-minute meal with rice or naans, but is also really versatile and makes the base for a range of delicious healthy dishes for the more adventurous cook. Taking inspiration from our recipe pages, you can transform it into comforting soups, crispy lentil cakes kedgeree and much more. It’s a fantastic meal to keep on hand in your cupboard for busy days. Perfect for vegetarians or meat-free days.
3 Simple Steps | Ready in 5 mins
Fry the whole spices in 1-2 tsp of hot oil (or ghee) until sizzling.
Stir in the tarka sauce (the small pouch) and bring to a simmer.
Add the lentils and 4-5 tbsp water, bring to a simmer… then serve!
Our Perfect Classic Lentil Daal
A few simple ideas to tailor the Classic Lentil Daal to suit your mood and taste:
Add two pierced whole green chillies in with the spices for added flavour.
Stir in a large handful of bushy spinach.
For special occasion, add a knob of butter.
What's Inside
Cooked Lentils (44%) Water, Lentils (Bengal Gram, Red Lentils), Water, Tomatoes Paste, Onions, Sunflower Oil, Garlic, Salt, Ground and Whole Spices, Ginger, Cumin, MUSTARD Seeds.
FOR ALLERGENS SEE INGREDIENTS IN BOLD.
MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF MILK, NUTS, SESAME, PEANUTS, CELERY, SULPHITES, GLUTEN & SOYA.
TYPICAL VALUES
PER 100g | |
ENERGY | 421kJ/100kcal |
FAT | 3.1g |
of which saturates | 0.3g |
CARBOHYDRATES | 11g |
of which sugars | 1.2g |
FIBRE | 3.6g |
PROTEIN | 5.4g |
SALT | 0.87g |
Product Information
No artificial preservative, colouring or flavouring!
Suitable for vegetarians.
Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened refrigerate and consume within 3 days. Not suitable for microwave use.
DO NOT use if pouch is bloated or leaking.
Produced and packed in India.

3 Simple Steps | Ready in 5 mins
Fry the whole spices in 1-2 tsp of hot oil (or ghee) until sizzling.
Stir in the tarka sauce (the small pouch) and bring to a simmer.
Add the lentils and 4-5 tbsp water, bring to a simmer… then serve!
Our Perfect Classic Lentil Daal
A few simple ideas to tailor the Classic Lentil Daal to suit your mood and taste:
Add two pierced whole green chillies in with the spices for added flavour.
Stir in a large handful of bushy spinach.
For special occasion, add a knob of butter.
What's Inside
Cooked Lentils (44%) Water, Lentils (Bengal Gram, Red Lentils), Water, Tomatoes Paste, Onions, Sunflower Oil, Garlic, Salt, Ground and Whole Spices, Ginger, Cumin, MUSTARD Seeds.
FOR ALLERGENS SEE INGREDIENTS IN BOLD.
MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF MILK, NUTS, SESAME, PEANUTS, CELERY, SULPHITES, GLUTEN & SOYA.
TYPICAL VALUES
PER 100g | |
ENERGY | 421kJ/100kcal |
FAT | 3.1g |
of which saturates | 0.3g |
CARBOHYDRATES | 11g |
of which sugars | 1.2g |
FIBRE | 3.6g |
PROTEIN | 5.4g |
SALT | 0.87g |
Product Information
No artificial preservative, colouring or flavouring!
Suitable for vegetarians.
Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened refrigerate and consume within 3 days. Not suitable for microwave use.
DO NOT use if pouch is bloated or leaking.
Produced and packed in India.
