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|description=Tarka dhal comes in many guises, but usually contains yellow split peas, chana dhal, and/or red lentils (masoor dhal), various spices, chilli and
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Tarka dhal comes in many guises, but usually contains yellow [[Split peas|split peas]], [[Chana|chana]] dhal, and/or red [[Lentils|lentils]] (masoor dhal), various [[Spices|spices]], [[Chilli|chilli]] and [[Garlic|garlic]]. In UK Indian restaurants, it can be served thick or thin, but in India, a thin and [[Soup|soup]]-like consistency is the norm. The use of [[mustard seeds]] and [[curry leaves]] as ingredients comes from southern India. "Tadka" refers to the process of heating the spices in oil and pouring over the cooked lentils.
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|TotalCalories = 1494
|PortionCalories = 747
|DatePublished=13th November 2012
|Author = JuliaBalbilla
|Servings = 2 to 4 people
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 55 minutes
|PrepTime = 5 minutes
|CookTime = 50 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Tarka dhal recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]

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====Best recipe review====

''Lovely lentils''

3.9/5 

This simple, but spicy dish goes with any curry and naan breads.

 [[User:PSmith|Paul R Smith]] 
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{{RecipeIngredients
| 200 g yellow [[Split peas|split peas]]
| 1 litre water or [[Vegetable Stock|vegetable stock]]
| 15 ml [[Oil|oil]]
| 1 tablespoon [[ghee]]
| 1 large [[Onion|onion]], thinly sliced
| [[Garlic]] to taste, [[Diced|diced]] (I used 2 bulbs)
| 4 Indian [[Green chillies|green chillies]], chopped
| 2 teaspoons black [[Mustard seeds|mustard seeds]]
| ½ teaspoon [[Turmeric|turmeric]], ground
| ½ teaspoon [[Garam masala|garam masala]]
| ½ teaspoon [[Coriander|coriander]], ground
| A few [[Curry leaves|curry leaves]]
| 1 tin chopped [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]] or 400g ripe tomatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
| Seasoning
| Fresh [[Coriander leaves|coriander leaves]], chopped
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===Method===

{{RecipeMethod
| Rinse the [[Split peas|split peas]] and place in a saucepan covered with the water or [[Stock|stock]].
| Bring to the [[Boil|boil]], skim and lower the heat.
| Cover, and then [[Simmer|simmer]] for 30-40 minutes until the [[Split peas|peas]] are cooked.
| Meanwhile, heat the [[Oil|oil]] and the [[ghee]] in a [[Frying pan|frying pan]].
| Add the [[Onion|onion]] and [[Fry|fry]] until slightly [[Browned|browned]].
| Add the [[Garlic|garlic]] and [[Chillies|chillies]] and [[Fry|fry]] until the garlic is golden.
| Tip into bowl and reserve.
| Add the [[Mustard seeds|mustard seeds]] to the same pan and when they have started to pop, stir in the [[turmeric]], [[Garam masala|garam masala]], [[Coriander|coriander]] and [[Curry leaves|curry leaves]].
| Cook for a further minute then add the [[Tomatoes|tomatoes]].
| Season and [[Simmer|simmer]] for 7 minutes.
| Add the [[Spice|spice]] mixture to the [[Split peas|split peas]], return to the heat and [[Simmer|simmer]] for a further 10-15 minutes.
| Add more [[Stock|stock]] if it becomes too thick.
| Serve in soup bowls and place some of the [[Onion|onion]] on the top
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===Serving suggestions===
Serve with [[Naan bread|naan bread]] or chapattis.
===Variations===
If you want to make a thick tarka dhal, double the amount of [[Split peas|split peas]]. Experiment with different [[Spices|spices]]. You can also substitute [[Split peas|split peas]] for [[chana]] dhal for a different flavour.
===Chef's notes===
To reduce the need for skimming, use bottled water. I actually slow fry the [[onions]] for about 2 hours, adding the [[garlic]] and [[chillies]] towards the end. This allows the ingredients to caramelise nicely.
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