Dal tarka

There’s a lot to love about ceramicist Maham Anjum. Her hands that move with well-practised grace on her pottery wheel, moulding large, unfriendly-looking boulders of clay into elegant bowls and biryani pots. Her work, of course, out of which we ate this heavenly dal. And the manner in which she introduced it: ‘I just put it all in a pot and stir it.’ It’s that simple, and now it is one of my favourite things to make and eat most weeks

Tarka is the name given to the infused hot oil which is poured over the dhal giving the dish its incredible aroma. We like to serve our dhal with Indian bread, such as naan or roti. However you can also serve this dish with rice for a more filling meal.

Arhar dal, also known as pigeon pea dal or toor dal, is a popular dish in Indian cuisine due to its simplicity, variety, and nutritional advantages. Arhar dal is a hearty and warming lentil meal that is usually eaten with rice or Indian breads like roti or naan. It is made from split pigeon peas. Flavorful spices and herbs make this healthy dish easy to make and filled with flavor. Whether it's as a main dish or a side dish, arhar dal is a family favorite that will warm your heart with every…

One thing we order each time we visit an Indian restaurant is Daal fry or Tadka Daal. Whatever be the starter, or the main vegetable, this humble Daal Fry

A comfort combination of red lentils, tomatoes and onions tempered with ghee fried spices for the cold weather.

Lentils are tempered with ghee and a few spices. It's a restaurant version of homemade toor dal, and is fragrant, vibrant, and finger-licking good. Goes well with rice and Indian breads.

You may remember this from the beetroot dal recipe, but dal is my Husband’s favourite thing to eat since he went vegan last year. For me, tarka dal is one of the most delicious variations out there. The garlic with the zing of the tomatoes and the sweet creaminess of the lentils is just so...Read More

As seen on her BBC2 series Simple Spices, this simple and comforting brown daal recipe from Nadiya Hussain is topped with a fragrant garlic and chilli tarka.

There are many versions of this north Indian dish, as the name literally means spiced, flavoured lentils. You can also use red lentils for this recipe.

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