Restaurant-Style Tarka Daal
Restaurant-Style Tarka Daal
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- 1 pack of The Spice Tailor Classic Tarka Daal (lentils included)
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil
To garnish (optional)-
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- ½ shallot, thinly sliced
- 3cm ginger, thin
- 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ red chilli, sliced
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped coriander
- Start by preparing your garnish. Heat ½ tsp. vegetable oil in a small frying pan over a medium heat and fry the shallot, ginger, garlic and chilli for a few minutes until crispy. Remove from the pan and leave to one side on a piece of kitchen roll.
- Prepare the daal by heating 2 tsp. oil in a pan over a medium heat. Fry the whole spices until aromatic, then stir in the tarka sauce (the small pouch) and bring to a simmer.
- Add the lentils from the large pouch, 4-5 tbsp. water and bring to a simmer. Serve with the crispy ginger and a final sprinkling of chopped coriander.
- 1 pack of The Spice Tailor Classic Tarka Daal (lentils included)
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil
To garnish (optional)-
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- ½ shallot, thinly sliced
- 3cm ginger, thin
- 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ red chilli, sliced
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped coriander
- Start by preparing your garnish. Heat ½ tsp. vegetable oil in a small frying pan over a medium heat and fry the shallot, ginger, garlic and chilli for a few minutes until crispy. Remove from the pan and leave to one side on a piece of kitchen roll.
- Prepare the daal by heating 2 tsp. oil in a pan over a medium heat. Fry the whole spices until aromatic, then stir in the tarka sauce (the small pouch) and bring to a simmer.
- Add the lentils from the large pouch, 4-5 tbsp. water and bring to a simmer. Serve with the crispy ginger and a final sprinkling of chopped coriander.
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‘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.
