Tarka Dahl
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger or 1 tsp fresh, minced
- 1.5 cups split red lentils, rinsed + drained
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 litre stock
- 3/4 - 1 tsp flaked salt
- 1/2 cup Cocos Organic natural coconut yog
Tarka
- 2 tbsp light olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp black mustard seeds
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled + thinly sliced into matchsticks
- 1 finger green or red chilli, thinly sliced
- 10 fresh curry leaves
To Serve
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
- Fresh coriander, finely chopped
- Fresh lime juice
- Natural organic coconut yog
Method
Dahl
Heat 1 tbsp oil in non-stick saucepan and sauté the onion for 4 - 5 minutes until slightly golden.
Add spices, red lentils, tomato puree, stock and salt. Bring to the boil and then simmer on a low heat for about 20 minutes or until thick.
Stir through natural organic coconut yog for 1 minute to warm through.
Tarka
Heat the oil in a clean pan. Add the cumin and mustard seeds and cook for 1 minute on a medium heat until they sizzle.
Add the garlic, ginger, chilli and curry leaves and cook for 1 - 2 more mins on a medium/ low heat until the garlic is golden.
To Serve
Serve the dahl in bowls and top / stir through the tarka, fresh coriander, squeeze of lime juice and an extra dollop of natural organic coconut yog.

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