🫘 Lentils (Daal)

Orange Tarka Daal

Name: Orange Tarka Daal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4-5
Cuisine: South Asian
Ingredients: 250g orange or red lentils (masoor dal); 2 medium onions, chopped small; 6 cloves of garlic, chopped small; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp red chilli powder; Salt, to taste; Water; Cooking oil; 1/2 of a small onion, chopped small (for frying); 4 cloves of garlic, chopped small (for frying)

By using orange or red lentils, the cooking time is significantly reduced. Substituting butter with oil is a suitable option for those who prefer oil. This recipe has been a favourite of mine since I was younger.

Prep: 15 mins🔥Cook: 20-35 mins🍽️Serves: 4-5

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