Tarka Dal With Rice
This flavorful Tarka Dal recipe combines creamy red lentils with aromatic spices like turmeric and cumin for a comforting dish that is both nutritious and satisfying. The lentils are cooked to perfection and infused with a flavor-packed garlic and green chilli tempering, creating a delicious and wholesome meal when served with a side of fluffy rice.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 400g/14oz red lentils
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 25g/1oz butter
- 2 tsp cumin
- 3 garlic
- 1-2 green chillies
- and saltpepper
- 200g/7oz rice
Instructions
- Place the lentils into a saucepan and cover with enough water to come 3cm/1¼in above the lentils. Bring to a boil, skimming off any froth as you bring it to the boil. Once simmering, add the turmeric along with half of the butter. Simmer gently for 20 minutes, or until the lentils are completely softened and the water is absorbed, but the mixture not dry â add more water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Meanwhile, heat a small frying pan over a medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and dry fry until toasted and aromatic (about 1-2 minutes). Remove the cumin seeds from the pan and set to one side. Add the remaining butter to the pan and, once melted, fry the garlic and chopped green chilli for 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic turns light golden-brown, and the chilli is softened. Add the toasted cumin seeds back to the pan and remove from the heat.
- Once the lentils are soft, give them a rigorous stir to break them up a little. Stir the chilli and garlic mixture (including any butter) into the pan with the lentils and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
- Serve the tarka dal alongside the cooked rice.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 477kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 71g
- Fat Content: 8g
- Fiber Content: 7.5g
- Protein Content: 26g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 2.5g
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