Re: Good Indian recipes? I am experimenting :)
I haven't tried this one: Tarka Dhal
1/2 cu. masoor dhal (split red lentils)
1/4 cu. moong dhal (split yellow lentils) (if you only have brown lentils, you can still do this, but IMO, it just won't be as fabulous...you also will need to cook longer)
2 1/2 cu. water
1 tsp. ginger pulp
1 tsp. garlic pulp
1/4 tsp. turmeric
2 fresh green chilies, chopped (optional)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
tarka
2 Tbs. oil
1 onion, sliced
1/4 tsp. mixed onion and mustard seeds (you can just use mustard seed if you want)
4 dried red chilies (or just use some dried, crushed red pepper to taste)
1 tomato sliced (or some drained, canned tomato)
boil lentils in water with ginger, garlic, turmeric and green chilies (if using) for 15-20 minutes (or until soft)
mash the lentil mixture down...consistency should be similar to creamy chicken soup
if it looks to dry, add more water. season with salt
TO PREPARE TARKA:
heat oil and fry onion with mustard/onion seeds, dried red chili, and tomato for 2 minutes (over medium high heat in skillet)
pour tarka over dhal and serve over rice.
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