Tarka Dal

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 250g/9oz chana dal (yellow dried split peas), rinsed until the water runs clear

  • 1 litre/1¾ pints water

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 3-4 whole green chillies, pricked with a knife

  • 2cm/¾in piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips

  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole

  • 3 tomatoes

  • ¾ tsp ground turmeric

  • ¾ tsp garam masala

  • 1½ tsp ground coriander

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • handful chopped fresh coriander leaves

Description

Cheap, Delicious And Healthy - Dal Is The Perfect Comfort Food Supper.

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