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List of ingredients for Tarka dhal


* 200 g yellow Split peas
* 1 litre water or Vegetable stock
* 15 ml Oil
* 1 tablespoon ghee
* 1 large Onion, thinly sliced
* Garlic to taste, Diced (I used 2 bulbs)
* 4 Indian Green chillies, chopped
* 2 teaspoons black Mustard seeds
* ½ teaspoon Turmeric, ground
* ½ teaspoon Garam masala
* ½ teaspoon Coriander, ground
* A few Curry leaves
* 1 tin chopped Tomatoes or 400g ripe tomatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
* Seasoning
* Fresh Coriander leaves, chopped

===Method===
* Rinse the Split peas and place in a saucepan covered with the water or Stock.
* Bring to the Boil, skim and lower the heat.
* Cover, and then Simmer for 30-40 minutes until the Peas are cooked.
* Meanwhile, heat the Oil and the ghee in a Frying pan.
* Add the Onion and Fry until slightly Browned.
* Add the Garlic and Chillies and Fry until the garlic is golden.
* Tip into bowl and reserve.
* Add the Mustard seeds to the same pan and when they have started to pop, stir in the turmeric, Garam masala, Coriander and Curry leaves.
* Cook for a further minute then add the Tomatoes.
* Season and Simmer for 7 minutes.
* Add the Spice mixture to the Split peas, return to the heat and Simmer for a further 10-15 minutes.
* Add more Stock if it becomes too thick.
* Serve in soup bowls and place some of the Onion on the top

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