Masoor ki Dhal (Tarka Dhal)

Masoor ki dhal

Ingredients

Red lentils
2 onions chopped
5 cloves garlic chopped
1 inch piece ginger
2 tsp garam masala
½ tsp chilli powder
2 tsp ground cumin powder
1 tsp ground coriander powder
2 tsp ground turmeric
2 fresh green chillies chopped
1 tblsp Ghee (clarified butter)
Fresh coriander
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Wash the lentils in cold water and place them in a large pan
Add 1.5 pints of water
Add the salt, turmeric and ginger
Cover and cook on a medium heat for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are soft

For the Tarka

In another large pan add the ghee and heat
When the ghee has melted and is hot add the onions and fry until golden brown
Add the garlic, chilli powder; coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, green chillies and keep frying for 2 mins until the spices are cooked stirring frequently
Add the chopped tomatoes and fry for about 4 mins keep stirring
Add to the lentils you had cooking to this mixture and mix thoroughly
Keep on the heat and cook for about 10 minutes
Have a taste
Adjust seasoning to taste
Serve with Indian chapattis or if you ain’t got none pitta bread