Tarka Daal Stuffed Peppers with Crispy Potatoes and a Yoghurt Drizzle
Tarka Daal Stuffed Peppers with Crispy Potatoes and a Yoghurt Drizzle
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- 1 packet The Spice Tailor Classic Tarka Lentil Daal (lentils included)
- 2 long red Romano peppers or normal peppers
- 1 medium potato - peeled and cut into small cubes
- 2 tbs. chopped coriander
- 2 tbs. chopped spring or finely chopped red onion
- 4 tbs. plain yoghurt
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil
- Cut the peppers in half lengthways and remove the seeds.
- Place onto a baking tray and drizzle with 2 tsp of oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast in a preheated 190c oven for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the Tarka Daal as per package instructions but without adding any water and cook until quite dry.
- Fill the peppers with the lentil mixture and bake another 10m.
- Meanwhile, fry the cubed potatoes in a small splash of vegetable oil until crispy. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
- Mix together the yoghurt, coriander and onions. Season to taste.
- Top each stuffed peppers with the crispy potatoes and drizzle with some yogurt coriander and spring onion mix and serve.
- 1 packet The Spice Tailor Classic Tarka Lentil Daal (lentils included)
- 2 long red Romano peppers or normal peppers
- 1 medium potato - peeled and cut into small cubes
- 2 tbs. chopped coriander
- 2 tbs. chopped spring or finely chopped red onion
- 4 tbs. plain yoghurt
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil
- Cut the peppers in half lengthways and remove the seeds.
- Place onto a baking tray and drizzle with 2 tsp of oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast in a preheated 190c oven for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the Tarka Daal as per package instructions but without adding any water and cook until quite dry.
- Fill the peppers with the lentil mixture and bake another 10m.
- Meanwhile, fry the cubed potatoes in a small splash of vegetable oil until crispy. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
- Mix together the yoghurt, coriander and onions. Season to taste.
- Top each stuffed peppers with the crispy potatoes and drizzle with some yogurt coriander and spring onion mix and serve.
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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.
