Indian dal tadka | Clara Le

Ingredients

• 1–2 cups of rinsed lentils (mix different types of lentils for a more diverse texture)
• 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 3.5 cups water
• 4 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 inch ginger, crushed
• 1 green chili, crushed
• 1.5 tbsp ghee (or oil)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds, crushed
• 2 cloves
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes chopped (or tomato puree / paste)
• 0.5 tsp coriander powder
• ¼ tsp garam masala
• ¼ tsp red chili powder
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves, crushed
• 2 carrots or other veggies, diced optional
• 2 tsp ghee
• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 dried red chilies
• ¼ tsp hing also known as asafoetida optional
• ¼ tsp red chili powder optional