Tarka dhal recipe | Sainsbury`s Magazine

Tarka dhal recipe | Sainsbury`s Magazine

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This dhaba-style tarka dhal recipe is by Michelin-star chef Aktar Islam. Inspired by traditional north Indian roadside cafés, this delicious vegetarian lentil curry serves 6 as a side dish, or 4 as...

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Ingredients

  • 250g red lentils
  • 100g yellow mung dhal
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tbsp flavourless oil
  • 1 tsp brown mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 2.5cm root ginger, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 20 curry leaves
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green chilli, left whole
  • 1 ripe plum tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • lemon or lime juice, to taste
  • coriander, to serve
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 echalion shallot, finely sliced
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, finely sliced
  • a pinch of asafoetida (optional)
  • ½ tsp Kashmiri chilli powder (or hot paprika)

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